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2016/04/26 C � K Yt� • 7" err / Atti . � k COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Order of Business and Agenda Package s S' ,, , II! (64 - ,Niaidae Fay The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution No. Moved by Seconded by WHEREAS all meetings of Council are to be open to the public; and WHEREAS the only time a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public is if the subject matter falls under one of the exceptions under s. 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on April 26, 2016 at 4:30 p.m., Niagara Falls Council will go into a closed meeting, prior to their regularly scheduled meeting at 5:00 p.m. to consider two matters that fall under s. 239(2)(c), a proposed disposition of land, and s. 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege pertaining to part of the unopened Glenholme Avenue road allowance, that fronts on the north side of Bellevue Street, between Valley Way and Harper Drive and Part of the Montrose Business Park, including Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 25, on Reference Plan 59R-13527; and a matter that falls under s. 239(2)(f), advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and s. 239(2)(e), litigation or potential litigation, related to water billing 6380 Fallsview Boulevard; and a matter that falls under s. 239(2)(f), advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and s. 239(d), labour relations, pertaining to Chair-A-Van. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR Niag ara ails COUNCIL MEETING April 26, 2016 O Canada to be sung by Charlotte Johnstone ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of April 12, 2016 * * * * * DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. * * * * * REPORTS 5:00 P.M. TS-2016-20 —WEGO Purple Line Review NOTE: the Director of Transportation Services will make a presentation. CONSENT AGENDA THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION OF COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN EACH OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME. PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, A COUNCILLOR MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. F-2016-15 — Monthly Tax Receivables Report— March F-2016-16 — Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001 F-2016-17 — Municipal Accounts L-2016-06 - Boys & Girls Club of Niagara Obtaining Tax Exempt Status, Our File No. 2014-184 1 MW-2016-09 — Watermain Replacement Program (2013) Phase II, Contract #2016-308-13 — Tender Award MW-2016-11 — Street Light Design Guidelines, Specification and Standard Drawings MW-2016-16 — Victoria Centre Streetscape Revitalization Phase 1, Contract # 2016-363-14 — Tender Award MW-2016-17 — 2016 Sidewalk and Concrete Repair, Contract No. 2016-02 — Tender Award PBD-2016-17- Gateway Community Improvement Plan Applications: GTY-2016-001, 7780 Stanley Avenue (Washington Mills) GTY-2016-002, 7000 Kinsmen Court (Vinita Holdings) GTY-2016-003, 8230-8252 Oakwood Drive (Freightliner Trucking) GTY-2016-004, 4726 Montrose Road (Foamcore Moldings) GTY-2016-005, 8040 Lundy's Lane (La Farina Bakery) PBD-2016-20 — Commercial Building & Façade Improvement Grant — DOW- 2016-001 Revitalization Grant Application — DOW- 2016-002, 4790 Victoria Avenue, Applicant: 4790 Victoria Avenue Ltd. R&C-2016-05 — Age Friendly Initiative TS-2016-15 - Dorchester Road — CN Closure TS-2016-16 - Subdivision Agreements — Update to Parking and Traffic By-law TS-2016-17 - Administrative Monetary Penalties — Thorold Hearing Officer Agreement TS-2016-19 - RFP for Advertising Opportunities on Benches at Transit Bus Stops * * * * * MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS * * * * * 2 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1. Niagara Falls Clean Air Association — requesting a duty of accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code in relation to open air burning by-law. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. 2. Town of Aurora — requesting support on their resolution limiting the jurisdiction of the Ontario Municipal Board to questions of law or process. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. 3. Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada — requesting the month of May be proclaimed as "Brain Tumour Awareness Month". RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. 4. Niagara Falls Optimist Club — requesting the week of May 16th as "Respect for Law Week". RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. 5. Fallsview BIA — requesting approval of their 2016 levy. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. Additional items for Council's Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any items for council consideration. PLANNING MATTERS 7:00 P.M. Public Meeting: SBA-2016-001 — Sign By-law Amendment Owner: 4 High Street Inc. Agent: Permit World Inc. 8267 Thorold Stone Road (Circle K Convenience & Gas) Background Material: Recommendation Report: PBD-2016-19 -AND- Correspondence from Michael Bradley 3 Public Meeting: AM-2010-003, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 6455 Fallsview Boulevard, 5471 Stanley Avenue and 5896 and 6046 Dunn Street Applicant: 1712093 Ontario Ltd. and 2100422 Ontario Ltd. (Carmen Menechella) Agent: Italia Gilberti, Broderick and Partners Proposal: 20 Storey Addition to a 10 Storey Hotel Tower Background Material: Recommendation Report: PBD-2016-16 * * * * * Public Meeting: Official Plan Amendment No. 117 Thundering Waters Secondary Plan Applicant: GR (CAN) Investments Ltd. Endorsement of Secondary Plan Principles and Objectives Background Material: Recommendation Report: PBD-2016-22 * * * * * RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" ITEMS * * * * * BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-law listed for Council consideration. 2016-34 A by-law to hereby authorize the execution of an amending agreement related to a Contribution Agreement, under the Cenotaph Restoration Program, between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Veteran Affairs and the City of Niagara Falls. 2016-35 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to allow a four unit dwelling on the Lands and to repeal By-law No. 2004-132 (AM-2016-001). 2016-36 A by-law to authorize the payment of$38,349,608.91 for General Purposes. 4 2016-37 A by-law to amend By-law No. 72-211, as amended by By-law No. 81-65 and further amended by By-law No. 91-10, being a by-law respecting fires. 2016-38 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 26th day of April, 2016. NEW BUSINESS 5 *April 26, 2016 - Charlotte Johnstone Charlotte is a grade 4 student at Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School. She has been studying vocals with Sandra Mason for two years and is preparing for her grade two exam with the Royal Conservatory of Music. She also sings in the St. Patrick's children's choir under the direction of Carol Martin. She studies tap,jazz, ballet, acro, hip hop, musical theatre and lyrical at Janet Dunstan's Dance Academy in Niagara Falls, NY. She is a member of the U10 United Girls travel soccer team and she enjoys playing hockey and golf. TS-201 6 April 26, 2016 NiagaraJath REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2016-20 WEGO Purple Line Review RECOMMENDATION 1) That Council approve the elimination of the WEGO Purple line for 2016 and the re- alignment of the WEGO Green Line to service the VIA/GO train station hub. 2) That Staff report back to Council following the completion of this initiative. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Council at its meeting of March 22, 2016, referred the matter of the WEGO Purple/Green Pilot Initiative to Staff for further review. As requested, Staff met with Union Executive to discuss their proposal for a WEGO Purple line alternative. The proposed alternative provides for a revised routing structure that transverses the top of the moraine, as opposed to River Road, paralleling Route 104 for the majority of the route and then transversing down the moraine to the Table Rock hub. This alternative adds an additional $29,000 to the current operating cost of $220,000 for the existing alignment, totalling $249,000, which is taken from Capital Reserves. Based on the fact that the proposed alternative alignment still requires Capital reserves to operate and will not generate additional WEGO Pass revenues for the City to offset these expenses, Staff are recommending the elimination of the Purple line for 2016, and the re- alignment of the WEGO Green Line to service the VIA/GO train station. In addition, the Downtown Board has expressed their support for the re-alignment of the Green Line. Following consultation with stakeholders, Staff will provide an update report prior to the end of the year as well as recommendation on how to proceed in 2017. BACKGROUND Council at its meeting of March 22, 2016, referred the matter of the WEGO Purple/Green Pilot Initiative to Staff for further review. 2 TS-2016-20 April 26, 2016 Staff met with the Amalgamated Transit Union Executive to discuss and formalize their alternative proposal for the WEGO Purple Line. Once finalized, the alternative was costed out. The proposed routing alignment along with the projected operating costs is illustrated on the attachment. WEGO Purple line Alternative Description: Purple Line from Tablerock — left on Murray, right on Stanley, right on Ferry, to Victoria, right on Queen, left on River Rd., left on Bridge to bus terminal Purple Line from Bus Terminal — right on Queen, left on Valley Way, left on Victoria, left on Clark, right on Robinson, left on Fallsview, left on Murray to Tablerock Red Line from Tablerock — left on Clifton Hill, left on Victoria, to Ferry, to Lundy's Lane, to Garner Red Line Reduction — Eliminate the recently approved additional service to the WEGO Red Line (15 minute headways for 6 hours per day during peak service) In addition, the alternative duplicates Route 104 along Queen Street and Victoiria Avenue, just as the existing Purple Line duplicates the Green Line, which means that Niagara Falls Transit Buses and the Purple Line Buses will be traveling along the same corridor. Although this proposal outlines a different alignment, it continues to rely on Capital funds to operate. As stated in the previous report, this is not sustainable, as all WEGO pass sales revenues are submitted to the NPC. Therefore, for 2016, Staff are recommending the elimination of the current WEGO Purple line alignment. In order to address the VIA/GO station needs, the Green Line should be re-aligned to provide the connection to the Table Rock hub, as well as providing connection to Niagara on the Lake and the new NPC attractions. In addition, the City will continue to address the summer GO train service by providing express bus service to the Table Rock Hub to augment the Green Line service. The Downtown Board has expressed their support for the re-alignment of the Green Line as it will offer more options to customers increased level of service, from the Train Station / Bus Terminal, as well as provide greater exposure to the Downtown by re-routing the heavy traffic Green Line buses through this Transportation Hub. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The elimination of the Purple line for 2016 will reduce WEGO dependence on Capital reserves. The City will continue to offer Summertime GO Train Express service between the VIA/GO train Station. 3 TS-2016-20 April 26, 2016 The realignment of Green Line will result in an additional 9,500 Green Line buses passing through this busy transportation Hub. This additional service level will reduce the wait time for Customers to about ten minutes during the peak summer season. Based on Council Approved additional service hours for NFT Operation on February 23, 2016 and the elimination of the Purple Line, the continuance of GO Express service, there will be a net gain of approximately 2700 new operator hours. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Staff have identified operational changes that would help to move towards eliminating dependence on WEGO Capital Reserve funds. In consultation with Stakeholders, Staff will continue to review opportunities to reduce dependence of the Capital Reserve Fund through routing adjustments and integration with conventional service. The WEGO Capital Reserve Fund has been established to deal with both short term and long term Capital needs, (such as bus replacement), short term routing adjustments due to Special Events and future Visitor Transportation studies. It is not intended to permanently fund operational needs. Continued use of WEGO Capital Reserve fund for operations will result in depletion of the fund. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Council is committed to employing a safe, accessible, convenient, integrated and fiscally responsible transportation system that provides realistic travel options to the auto, thereby, creating a City that is truly accessible to locals and visitors. Objective: Make Transit Services an environmentally and convenient choice that connects people to destinations, locally, regionally, and provincially. Objective: Ensure barrier free accessibility. ATTACHMENTS WEGO Purple Line Alternative WEGO Green Line Re-alignment Recommended by: / Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Lik141)1/4") Respectfully submitted: Ke Todd, Chief Administrative Officer KD S:\General Administration\GA 1.01 Reports\2016 Council\02 Feb 23\TS-2016-12 Public Consultation#2.docx .., ,., '•,' , N PURPLE LINE 3 ALTERNATIVE ,. - ,-, i - -...., ; 9 C ,.,.. ,,_;- "3 c 1 ,,. ,' ' '1. • Ducen st i' , >_ ALTERNATIVE 101 rEl -.9 0 IA* PURPLE 4 QE V LINE M,,,r c, Si==t • 4.. eIn . l ''.1% RED LINE - ' •te 6// •-4, PURPLE • 0 • LINE •/ ,..,, 0 Lundy's Lane Fer St=et -, a ii• ° . . • • • • • • • • • • •f+ cc 41, -V'. „c .''' '--P\ ,;. . --„,.,•- -•••• cGo.,'s°0 ae'' s''' 0C u ,\ ''' •>`'.'s ,,c), e e• 4, 0 0 fb +-3 , '''',''\" WNW O.. 's.C° • 11 .•I. 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Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: F-2016-15 Monthly Tax Receivables Report— March RECOMMENDATION That Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is prepared monthly to provide Council with an update on the City's property tax receivables. Outstanding taxes as of March 31, 2016 were $11.3 million compared to $13.1 million in 2015. During March, tax receivables as a percentage of taxes billed decreased from 15.8% in 2015 to 13.1% in 2016. The City's finance staff has begun the tax collection process for properties that are subject to registration for 2016. There are currently twenty-four properties scheduled for tax sale in the next two years. BACKGROUND This report is being provided as part of the monthly financial reporting to Council by staff. It is also submitted to our banking institution for compliance with our banking agreement. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Tax collection for 2016 improved during the month of March. Table 1 shows that taxes outstanding at March 31, 2016 are $11.3 million. This represents a decrease from $13.1 million in arrears for the same period in 2015. Finance staff continues to actively pursue property owners in arrears. Table 2 provides the breakdown of outstanding taxes by assessment class. The majority of outstanding taxes are for residential and commercial properties. The chart shows that the taxes owing from the commercial property class has decreased from a year ago, whereas the residential property class has increased. Finance staff takes specific collection actions for properties that are subject to registration. These action steps have been outlined in previous reports. At January 1, 2016, 399 properties were subject to registration. Table 3 summarizes the progress of these actions after three months of activity. This table shows 70.1% of the tax accounts or 280 properties have been paid in full or the owners have made suitable payment arrangements. During March, eighteen accounts were paid in full. In addition, the 2 F-2016-15 April 26, 2016 number of accounts with suitable payment arrangements including full payments increased from 56.9% (February) to 70.1% (March). Finance staff continues to make every effort to have accounts paid in order to avoid the registration process and the associated costs related to that process. Table 4 identifies the properties and associated tax arrears scheduled for tax sales in the future. During the month of March, four registered properties were redeemed. The outstanding taxes for registered properties represents 1.0% of the total outstanding taxes at month end. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Tax arrears as a percentage of taxes billed in a year is a performance measure that stakeholders utilize to analyse an organization's financial strengths. Niagara Falls, due to its high reliance on commercial assessment, is traditionally higher compared to municipalities of similar size. The percentage of taxes outstanding to taxes billed as at March 31, 2016 is 13.1% which is a decrease from 2015's value of 15.8%. The municipality has a record of full collection and earns significant penalty revenues to offset the higher measure. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Table 1 Taxes Receivable at March 31, 2016 Table 2 Taxes Receivable by Property Class at March 31, 2016 Table 3 Number of Properties Subject to Registration Table 4 Scheduled Tax Sales Dates for Registered Properties Recommended by: Todd Harrison, Director of Fin ce Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer A. Felicetti TABLE 1 Total Taxes Receivable = T Owing at March 31,2cr{8 a E 2016 2015"' Outstanding Taxes @ March 31,2016 $ 60,896,971 $ 62,494,954 Penalty charged in March $ 178,328 $ 199,788 Taxes Collected during March $ 6,942,766 $ 8,014,188 Outstanding Taxes @ March 31,2016 $ 54,132,533 $ 54,680,554 Taxes Billed and Due April 30, 2016 $ 42,871,916 $ 41,581,465 Taxes Past Due $ 11,260,617 $ 13,099,089 TABLE 2 Taxes Receivable by Property Class as atMarch1,501 a 2016 %of Class 2015 %of Class Taxes Owing Taxes Owing Residential $ 27,540,684 50.88% $ 26,542,183 48.54% Multi-Residential $ 2,041,357 3.77% $ 1,644,381 3.01% Commercial $ 22,852,119 42.22% $ 24,809,333 45.37% Industrial $ 1,581,919 2.92% $ 1,591,741 2.91% Farmlands _ $ 116,455 0.22% $ 92,916 0.17% Total Receivables $ 54,132,533 100.00% $ 54,680,554 100.00% TABLE 3 Properties erties Pro rtes Subject to Subject to :%o Registration Registration as at February 29, 2016 as at March 31,2016 Initial Amount 399 399 Paid in Full 34 52 13.0% Payment Arrangements 193 228 57.1% Ongoing Collection 172 119 29.8% Action Registered 0 0 0.0% 399 399 100.0% TABLE 4 Scheduled ' Number Taxes Tax Sales of Outstanding rzDa Properties Amount May 2016 8 $ 123,490 November 2016 2 $ 26,021 May 2017 14 $ 391,624 Totals 24 $ 541,134 F-2016-16 NiagaraFalls April 26, 2016 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: F-2016-16 Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act 2001 RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes on the various accounts per the attached summary and granted to the property owners listed. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Property owners are able to seek remedy from property assessments that are not accurate due to errors in preparation of the Assessment Roll or due to changes in specific circumstances. These remedies are available by virtue of s.357 and s.358 of The Municipal Act, 2001. This report is provided to Council periodically during the fiscal year to attain Council approval of the changes afforded under these sections. This is the first report for 2016. Adjustments totalling $71,386 are being recommended in this report with allocations to be made to City, Regional and School Board revenue. In the 2016 General Purposes Budget, an allowance has been established for these expenditures. At this time the allowance provided in the General Purposes Budget is adequate to account for the City's proportionate share of approximately $24,985. BACKGROUND This report is the first report this year in relation to s.357 and s.358 reductions. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001 provides for the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes for persons who were overcharged by reason of any gross or manifest error in the preparation of the Assessment Roll. Appeals have been received and the applicants have been notified that the respective matters will be considered by City Council this evening. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation has confirmed that the subject properties were assessed incorrectly in that these properties; had structures that had been demolished or 2 F-2016-16 April 26, 2016 removed, were damaged or razed by fire, have ceased to be liable at the rate it was taxed, became exempt, or a transposition, typographical, or clerical error was made. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The 2016 General Purposes Budget provides an allowance for tax write-offs due to assessment appeals and tax write offs. Table 1 is a listing of all the properties that staff is recommending receive adjustments due to successful appeals. An amount of $71,386 in adjustments is listed. The City's approximate portion is $24,985 and has been accounted for in the 2016 General Purposes Budget. The balance of approximately $46,401 represents adjustments for the School Boards and the Region of Niagara. These adjustments will be made as part of the year end reconciliations. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Table 1 - Application for Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Recommended by: Todd Harrison( Direct of Finance Respectfully submitted: Liji4AL Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer A. 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Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: F-2016-17 Municipal Accounts RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $38,349,608.91 for the period March 3, 2016 to April 6, 2016. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Finance and the by-law authorizing payment is listed on tonight's Council agenda. Iif:,Recommended by: 4�?` Todd Harrisoh, Direct ,r of Finance Respectfully submitted: 1,241.14-11 Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Page 1 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount 101 DELIVERY 392920 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 16.95 1515450 ONTARIO INC 393278 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 15,271.16 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATH 393432 06-Apr-2016 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 146.90 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEAT!! 393079 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 353.69 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 392921 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 422.74 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATH 393279 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 7,790.78 1692690 ONTARIO INC 393433 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 1,250.00 1710545 ONTARIO INC 392922 16-Mar-2016 REFUND 1,654.48 1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 392762 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 11.50 1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 393080 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 11.50 1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 393434 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 17.25 1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 392923 16-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 23.00 1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 393280 30-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 25.00 1806090 ONTARIO INC 393081 23-Mar-2016 REFUND 1,500.00 2030688 ONTARIO LTD 393082 23-Mar-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 9,284.45 2095527 ONTARIO LTD 392924 16-Mar-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 1,130.00 2345406 ONTARIO INC. 393435 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 1,250.00 2348441 ONTARIO INC 0/A MR QUICK CAR WASH 393083 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 180.80 407 ETR EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE 393084 23-Mar-2016 SERVICES 18.58 6933 LUNDY'S LANE HOLDINGS INC 393281 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 176.77 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 393282 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 81.36 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 392925 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 233.29 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 393085 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 331.09 A J STONE COMPANY LTD 392929 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,458.98 A J STONE COMPANY LTD 393090 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,785.78 A J STONE COMPANY LTD 393439 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 2,605.55 A&A EXHAUST SYSTEMS 392763 09-Mar-2016 VEH ID#679 523.38 A&A EXHAUST SYSTEMS 393086 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#571 542.81 A&A EXHAUST SYSTEMS 393436 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 779.44 AAA BIGGAR'S LOCKSMITH&SECURITY 392926 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 90.40 AAA BIGGAR'S LOCKSMITH&SECURITY 393283 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 117.43 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 392764 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 23.73 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 393437 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 245.78 ADVANCE TOWING 392927 16-Mar-2016 VEH ID#87 322.05 ADVANCE TOWING 392765 09-Mar-2016 VEH ID#685 480.25 ADVANCE TOWING 393087 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#572 553.70 ADVANCE TOWING 393284 30-Mar-2016 VEH ID#146 598.90 ADVENTUREMANIA INFLATABLES 393088 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 280.81 AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 393089 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#535 69.62 AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 392766 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 93.39 AIR CARE SERVICES 393285 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,582.81 AIR CARE SERVICES 392928 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,820.17 AIR CARE SERVICES 393438 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 1,876.59 AIR CARE SERVICES 392767 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 3,106.19 ALBANESE,LORI 392930 16-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 299.28 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 392768 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 9,193.91 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 392931 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 16,014.03 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 393286 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 65,294.83 AL-HARAZI,MOHAMED ANWAR&MEZA, LAURA MELIZZA NAVARI 393440 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 122.45 ALISON'S SPORTS&AWARDS 393091 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 8.48 ALLISON,KAREN 393287 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 171.49 ALSOP.SHELLEY 393290 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 104.10 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 00017-0001 28-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 4,253.20 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 00014-0001 14-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 4,279.71 AMERICANA CONFERENCE RESORT&SPA 392932 16-Mar-2016 STAT OF THE CITY ADDRESS 176.67 ANDELIC,DRAGINJA 393288 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 197.46 ANIXTER POWER SOLUTIONS INC. 393441 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 139.22 ANTOLICH,MARK• 393092 23-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 90.00 ANTOLICH,MARK 392769 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 175.00 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE(WELLAND)LTD 393093 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#571 2,837.49 ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 392770 09-Mar-2016 VEH ID#131 1,366.51 ARIVA 392771 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 424.20 ARIVA 393442 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 474.60 ARIVA 393094 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 663.09 ARIVA 393289 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,133.42 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 393095 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 67.80 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 393443 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 84.75 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 392933 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 107.35 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 392934 16-Mar-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 3,738.92 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 393444 06-Apr-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 12,890.81 AUTO PARTS CENTRES 393445 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 13.40 AUTO PARTS CENTRES 393096 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 86.04 AUTO PARTS CENTRES 392773 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 430.01 Page 2 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount AUTO PARTS CENTRES 393291 30-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 822.22 AUTOMATION DEVICES CANADA LIMITED 392935 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 255.57 AUTOMATION DEVICES CANADA LIMITED 392772 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 853.22 B&B LIFT TRUCK SERVICE 393452 06-Apr-2016 VEH ID#413 1,289.87 B&C TRUCK CENTRE 392937 16-Mar-2016 VEH ID#339/685/686 691.11 BAGLIERI,JONATHAN 393097 23-Mar-2016 TRAINING 395.50 BAIN PRINTING LIMITED 393446 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 230.52 BAKER 392936 16-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 182.75 BAKER 393098 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 338.68 BAKER 392774 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 491.00 BAKER 393292 30-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 811.78 BAKER 393447 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,122.00 BALDASIO,WILLIAM MICHAEL 393099 23-Mar-2016 REFUND 500.00 BALL,GEORGE WILFRED 393448 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 126.25 BARDON SUPPLIES-ST CATHARINES 393449 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 90.29 BARTY,ROB 393450 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 175.00 BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS 393451 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 66.99 BEASLEY,JUNE MARY 393454 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 500.00 BEATTIES BASICS 393455 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 123.76 BEATTIES BASICS 392938 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 183.50 BELL CANADA 392777 09-Mar-2016 SERVICES 42.65 BELL CANADA 393293 30-Mar-2016 SERVICES 85.32 BELL CANADA 393456 06-Apr-2016 SERVICES 127.86 BELL CANADA 392775 09-Mar-2016 SERVICES 127.94 BELL CANADA 393100 23-Mar-2016 SERVICES 738.11 BELL CANADA-PUBLIC ACCESS 393457 06-Apr-2016 SERVICES 56.50 BELL CANADA-PUBLIC ACCESS 392776 09-Mar-2016 SERVICES 113.00 BELL MOBILITY 392940 16-Mar-2016 REFUND 1,040.00 BELL MOBILITY INC. 392939 16-Mar-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 11,404.34 BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 393458 06-Apr-2016 VEH ID#254 254.13 BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 393101 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#239 685.86 BENJAMINS,CATHY&VERMEER,KARIN 392941 16-Mar-2016 REFUND 466.31 BEREAVEMENT AUTHORITY OF ONTARIO 393459 06-Apr-2016 REMITTANCE 6,339.00 BERTIE PRINTERS LIMITED 393294 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 2,497.30 BIANCO,DOMENIC 393102 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 40.00 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 393295 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 83.17 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 393103 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 577.61 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 392942 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 2,041.74 BILODEAU,MATHEW 392943 16-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 99.90 BLACK&MCDONALD LTD 393104 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 2,282.60 BLAICH,WILLIAM ARTHUR 393460 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 204.87 BLAIS,PAUL 393105 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 175.00 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 393107 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,978.18 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 393462 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,237.26 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 392944 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,839.38 BOBCAT OF HAMILTON LTD 393296 30-Mar-2016 VEH ID#221 387.00 BOBCAT OF HAMILTON LTD 393461 06-Apr-2016 VEH ID#220 529.88 BOBCAT OF HAMILTON LTD 393106 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#220 593.32 BOOT SHOP 392945 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,963.09 BOUTILIER,JIM 393297 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 175.00 BOYS&GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA 393298 30-Mar-2016 GRANT 16.500.00 BRAND BLVD INC 393299 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 568.96 BRAND BLVD INC 393108 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,758.39 BRENNAN PAVING LTD. 393109 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 91,582 38 BRINKS CANADA LTD 393110 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,691.06 BROCK AUTOMOTIVE 393300 30-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 332.39 BROCK AUTOMOTIVE 393111 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 793.48 BROCK AUTOMOTIVE 392946 16-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,520.63 BROCK AUTOMOTIVE 392778 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 2,319.57 BROCK FORD 393463 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 1,253.94 BROOKFIELD GIS 393464 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 1,250.00 BUNZ,DANIEL 393465 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 17500 BURKE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS 393112 23-Mar-2016 SERVICES 3,514.30 BURSE,JAMIE 393301 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 126.78 BUSINESS EDUCATION COUNCIL OF NIAGARA 393302 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 4,000.00 BUTYNIEC,DAVE 392780 09-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 66.96 BUTYNIEC,DAVE 393466 06-Apr-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 75.06 CALE SYSTEMS INC 393113 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,209.10 CALEO 393467 06-Apr-2016 TRAINING 650.00 CANADA POST CORPORATION 00014-0002 14-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 15.53 CANADA POST CORPORATION 00017-0002 28-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 641.84 CANADA POST CORPORATION 00015-0001 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 7,158.71 CANADA POST CORPORATION 00013-0001 07-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 20,562.42 CANADA'S PRO PLUMBING 393304 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,800.00 Page 3 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount CANADIAN BABBITT BEARINGS LTD. 393305 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 8,325.86 CANADIAN BEARINGS LTD 393114 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#294 29.85 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 392781 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 463.30 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 393115 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 683.65 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 392950 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 2,062.82 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 393469 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 3,423.90 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 392782 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 122.43 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 393306 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 136.58 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 392951 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 497.01 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 393470 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 724.27 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 393116 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,055.45 CANADIAN NATIONAL 393117 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,625.50 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO 392952 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,141.50 CANAVAN,WENDY 392949 16-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 156.06 CANON CANADA INC 392783 09-Mar-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 660.46 CANON CANADA INC 393307 30-Mar-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 660.46 CANTEX DISTRIBUTION INC 393468 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 329.96 CARGILL LIMITED 393118 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 35.864.40 CARGILL LIMITED 392784 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 71,995.09 CARLUCCIO CONSTRUCTION 393119 23-Mar-2016 REFUND 1,000.00 CARQUEST 392953 16-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 9.85 CARQUEST 393471 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 119.23 CARQUEST 392785 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 212.67 CARQUEST 393308 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 347.72 CARRICK,MARZENNA 393472 06-Apr-2016 PETTY CASH 568.75 CARRIERE,RYAN 392954 16-Mar-2016 TRAINING 259.90 CARSWELL 392955 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 384.45 CARSWELL 392786 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 5,023.11 CASTLE MECHANICAL 393120 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 330.58 CASTLE MECHANICAL 392956 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,855.26 CATARACT COLLISION CENTRE 392957 16-Mar-2016 VEH ID#323 3,943.02 CATIC,AHMED 393430 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 221.92 CENTENNIAL INFRASTRUCTURE INC 393121 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 195,625.37 CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS 393309 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 64.60 CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 392787 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 485.90 CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 393473 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 485.90 CERIDIAN CANADA LTD 392788 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,874.45 CESARIN,RYAN 392789 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 175.00 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NIAGARA FALLS 392958 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,055.42 CHAMBERS,BOB ROBERT 393310 30-Mar-2016 TRAINING 130.56 CHAMBERS,BOB ROBERT 392790 09-Mar-2016 TRAINING 130.57 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 393311 30-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 41.36 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 392959 16-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 238.97 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 393122 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 717.44 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 392791 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,092.68 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 393474 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,830.26 CIBC RETAIL MORTGAGES OPERATIONS 393312 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 767.22 CIBC RETAIL OPERATIONS 393313 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 179.53 CIBC/FIRSTLINE-147676 392792 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 208.77 CIMCO REFRIGERATION 393475 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 676.48 CIMCO REFRIGERATION 392793 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,080.59 CITY OF PORT COLBORNE 392794 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 700.00 CITY VIEW BUS SALES&SERVICE LTD. 392795 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,082.10 CITY VIEW BUS SALES&SERVICE LTD. 392961 16-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,376.37 CJ GLOBAL INVESTMENT LTD 00015-0002 16-Mar-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 7,967.64 CJ GLOBAL INVESTMENT LTD 00018-0001 31-Mar-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 7,967.64 CLASSIC TOWING&STORAGE 393123 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#261 96.05 C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 392797 09-Mar-2016 VEH ID#572 95.97 C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 393476 06-Apr-2016 VEH ID#571 348.09 COGECO CABLE CANADA LP 393124 23-Mar-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 8,194.20 COLLEE,DOUGLAS 392798 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 175.00 COLQUHOUN,LAURA 393314 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 160.97 COLVOY ENTERPRISES 2012 LTD 392962 16-Mar-2016 VEH ID#271 373.79 COMMISSIONAIRES 392963 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 57.63 COMMISSIONAIRES 393125 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 115.26 COMMISSIONAIRES 393477 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 14,437.51 COMMISSIONAIRES 392799 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 15,308.19 COMMISSIONAIRES 393125 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 16,168.26 CONIDI,SARAH 393478 06-Apr-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 9.72 CONSEIL SCOLAIRE DE DISTRICT CATHOLIQUE 00018-0002 31-Mar-2016 2016 1ST QTR TAX LEVY 232,535.24 CONSEIL SCOLAIRE VIAMONDE 00018-0003 31-Mar-2016 2016 1ST QTR TAX LEVY 67,556.45 CONTINENTAL TIRE CANADA INC 393126 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 3,093.80 CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WELLAND 392796 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 547.45 COTTON INC 393315 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 23,358.96 Page 4 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount COWLISHAW,CAROL 393480 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 86.39 CRABBE,CATHY 392964 16-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 76.36 CRAIG,PETER JOHN&CRAIG, KAREN MARIE 393316 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 183.16 CRAITOR,KIM 392965 16-Mar-2016 SERVICES 129.89 CRAITOR,KIM 393481 06-Apr-2016 SERVICES 187.52 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 392966 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,100.50 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 393127 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,573.00 CRESTLINE COACH LTD 393482 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 131.86 CRESTLINE COACH LTD 393317 30-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 854.73 CRONKWRIGHT,ARTHUR 393318 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 161.02 CULLIGAN NIAGARA WATER TECH INC. 393129 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 134.47 CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 392800 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 175.10 CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 393319 30-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 887.78 CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 392968 16-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,469.63 CUPE LOCAL 133 393483 06-Apr-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,289.71 CUPE LOCAL 133 393130 23-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,431.72 CUPE LOCAL 133 392801 09-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,552.35 D&R LANDSCAPE GROUP 393490 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 44.463.23 D HARTMANN CONTRACTING 393136 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,900.00 D K TECHNICAL SERVICES INC 392806 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 363.97 D K TECHNICAL SERVICES INC 393139 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,129.64 D K TECHNICAL SERVICES INC 393488 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,639.07 DAI,FUJIAN 393320 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 51.07 DARCH FIRE 393484 06-Apr-2016 VEH ID#517 258.21 DARCH FIRE 393131 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#571 346.12 DARCH FIRE 393321 30-Mar-2016 VEH ID#517 819.76 DARK,TRENT 393132 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 342.54 DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL 393133 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 94.92 DAVIDSON,ANGELA 393485 06-Apr-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 355.10 DAVIS,WADE 392802 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 175.00 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES CAN INC 393134 23-Mar-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 17,139.91 DEMAR CONSTRUCTION INC. 393135 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 157,274.92 DEMOL'S TIRE SALES&SERVICE 392969 16-Mar-2016 VEH ID#335 1,042.58 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 393486 06-Apr-2016 SERVICES 758.69 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 393322 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,886.30 DGN MARKETING SERVICES LTD 392971 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 14.97 DGN MARKETING SERVICES LTD 393487 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 7,223.72 DICAN DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS CANADA INC 392804 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 237.30 DICAN DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS CANADA INC 393137 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#133&336 2,600.13 DIGITAL BOUNDARY GROUP 393323 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 6,215.00 DIGITAL POSTAGE ON CALL 392805 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 9,944.00 DIODATI,JIM 393138 23-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 1,155.00 DIRECT EQUIPMENT LTD 393324 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 683.65 DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA 00018-0004 31-Mar-2016 2016 1ST QTR TAX LEVY 6,659,299.45 DONAIS MEDIAIONS AND ARBITRATIONS INC 392972 16-Mar-2016 TRAINING 11,752.00 DOWD,MIKE 393489 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 175.00 DR.JOHN WILCZYNSKI MD 392973 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 20.00 DRAINAGE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO 393325 30-Mar-2016 MEMBERSHIP 175.00 DREN,KARL 392807 09-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 123.66 D'SOUZA,ALFRED&D'SOUZA,COLLETTE 392808 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 82.98 DUFFERIN CONCRETE 393491 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 948.07 DUGUAY,TRAVIS 393326 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 179.77 DULUX-PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS CANADA INC 393327 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 83.61 DULUX-PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS CANADA INC 393492 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 321.58 DUMONT SECURITY 393328 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 999.23 DUNHAM,ALEXANDRA 392809 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 34.43 DURDLE,TORENA 393140 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 100.00 DYNACARE 393141 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 162.25 E&R LAWN EQUIPMENT 392978 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 16.91 E&R LAWN EQUIPMENT 392814 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 194.77 E&R LAWN EQUIPMENT 392814 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 980.02 E S FOX LIMITED 393498 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,419.55 EASTGATE TRUCK CENTRE 393493 06-Apr-2016 VEH ID#88 • 2,220.51 ED LEARN FORD LINCOLN LTD 393494 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 240.13 EDGETCH HVAC SERVICES LTD 393143 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,695.00 EDWARDS,KATHRYN 392974 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 146.89 ELITE PLUMBING&REPAIR 393329 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 900.00 ELLIS,JULIE 393330 30-Mar-2016 TRAINING 130.56 ELLIS,JULIE 392975 16-Mar-2016 TRAINING 130.57 ELREG DISTRIBUTORS LTD 393144 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 2,062.25 ELREG DISTRIBUTORS LTD 393495 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 2,062.25 EMCO CORPORATION 393145 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 307.81 EMCO CORPORATION 392811 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 423.07 EMCO CORPORATION 392976 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,789.92 Page 5 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount EMCO CORPORATION 393496 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 2,219.43 EMCO CORPORATION 393331 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 6,423.14 ENBRIDGE 393146 23-Mar-2016 UTILITIES 1,235.55 ENBRIDGE 392977 16-Mar-2016 UTILITIES 4,111.10 ENBRIDGE 393497 06-Apr-2016 UTILITIES 13,641.47 ENBRIDGE 392812 09-Mar-2016 UTILITIES 16,839.60 ENBRIDGE 393333 30-Mar-2016 UTILITIES 27,890.93 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 392813 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 347 66 ESRI CANADA LTD 393499 06-Apr-2016 SERVICES 2,209.15 ETHERINGTON,DAVE 392815 09-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 104.76 ETHOSOLAR 393147 23-Mar-2016 REFUND 500.00 EVANOFF,VICTOR 392816 09-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 180.00 EVANS SWEENY BORDIN LLP 392979 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 895.53 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 393148 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 6,053.28 EXP SERVICES INC 393334 30-Mar-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 281.37 FABIANO,JUSTIN RALPH 393335 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 1,715.37 FALLS AUTO BODY INC 393500 06-Apr-2016 VEH ID#19 1,254.82 FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 393149 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 284 87 FALLS ELECTRIC INC 393150 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 67.80 FANSOLATO,WAYNE 393501 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 175.00 FARMERS MARKETS ONTARIO 392817 09-Mar-2016 MEMBERSHIP 197.75 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 392980 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 18.16 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 393502 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 332.22 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 393336 30-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 665.52 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 393151 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#294 798.46 FEREN SIGNS&GRAPHICS 393503 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 132.21 FIRE MARSHAL'S PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL 393504 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 800.31 FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 393505 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 227.36 FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 393152 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 465.65 FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 392981 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 513.58 FIVE STAR ALLIANCE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LTD 393337 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 3,177.15 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 392982 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 11.75 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 393338 30-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,098.58 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 393506 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,374.60 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 393153 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,516.18 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 392818 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 2,577.50 FRANK COSTANTINO CONSTRUCTION 393155 23-Mar-2016 REFUND 1,000.00 FRANK COWAN COMPANY LIMITED 393154 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 18,892.71 FRASER,HEATHER 392983 16-Mar-2016 SERVICES 100.00 FROM SEA TO SEA ENTERPRISES 393156 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 28.80 GABRIELE'S CATERING 393339 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 208.55 GALES GAS BARS 392984 16-Mar-2016 VEH ID#32 74.50 GAUDRY,CHANTE 393340 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 70.70 GEORGE,HEATHER 393341 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 180.00 GIRARDI,CHRISTINE 392985 16-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 150.96 GLOBALSTAR CANADA 392986 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 139.89 GLOBALSTAR CANADA 393507 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 139.89 GM BLUEPLAN ENGINEERING LIMITED 392987 16-Mar-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 16,844.49 GOFORTH,HANYA 393508 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 56.62 GORDON,GLEN 393342 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 191.35 GRAND&TOY 393343 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 101.12 GRAYBAR CANADA 392819 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 59.80 GRAYBAR CANADA 393509 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 361.65 GRAYBAR CANADA 392988 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 595.15 GRAYBAR CANADA 393157 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,585.57 GRISAFI,CARMELO 393510 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 750.00 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 393511 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,521.33 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 393511 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 41,329.51 GROUNDS GUYS 393158 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,512.24 GT FRENCH 393344 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 247.71 GT FRENCH 392820 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,814.70 GT FRENCH 393159 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 2,285.92 GT FRENCH 393512 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 3,448.07 NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 393160 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 452.00 HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 393345 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 452.00 HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 393513 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 452.00 HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 392989 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 678.00 HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 392821 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 847.50 HANSLER SMITH LIMITED 392990 16-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 67.78 HANSLER SMITH LIMITED 393346 30-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 135.55 HANSLER SMITH LIMITED 392822 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 271.12 HARRISON,TODD 392823 09-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 117.40 HARRISON,TODD 392823 09-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 426.86 HATCH MOTT MACDONALD LTD 393514 06-Apr-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,494.43 Page 6 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount HD SUPPLY CANADA INC 392824 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 352.42 HD SUPPLY CANADA INC 393161 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 435.39 HERRING,DIANE 392825 09-Mar-2016 SERVICES 600.00 HICKS MORLEY HAMILTON STEWART STORIE LLP 392826 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 63.28 HOCO LIMITED 393162 23-Mar-2016 REFUND 750.00 HOCO LIMITED 392827 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 9,000.00 HOCO LIMITED 393515 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 14,351.79 HOPE-TURNBULL,ADELE LESLEY 393347 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 104.22 HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS 393516 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 1,047.82 HR PROACTIVE INC 392991 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,825.00 HR PROACTIVE INC 393163 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,497.50 HUNGARIAN CULTURAL CENTRE 393164 23-Mar-2016 DEPOSIT 500.00 IBEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 393165 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 49.72 IBEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 392829 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 93.79 IBEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 393517 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 114.13 INDEPENDENT SUPPLY COMPANY 393166 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 57.71 INDEPENDENT SUPPLY COMPANY 392992 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 482.85 INFRASTRUCTURE HEALTH AND SAFETY ASSOCIATION 393518 06-Apr-2016 TRAINING 2,599.00 INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA 393167 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 5,217.53 INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA 393519 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 5,494.04 INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA 392830 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 9,587.54 INTUITION LANDSCAPE 393348 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 730.35 J J MACKAY CANADA LTD 393168 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 48.94 J J MACKAY CANADA LTD 392832 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 54.38 JACKSON,DAVE 392831 09-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 358.02 JMA TALENT 393520 06-Apr-2016 SERVICES 1,000.00 JOCELYN ROOF CONSULTANTS GROUP INC 392994 16-Mar-2016 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 3,616.00 JOCELYN ROOF CONSULTANTS GROUP INC 393169 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 9,831.00 JOHNSON CONTROLS #T6067 393170 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 960.50 JONOVICH,CAROLYN 392833 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 148.72 K.L.D.CONSTRUCTION LTD 393523 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 350.30 KAGAN SHASTRI BARRISTERS&SOLICITORS IN TRUST 393349 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,796.75 KATEY CAMPBELL MEMORIAL FUND 392995 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 400.00 KAVUNGAL,ELDRID 393350 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 80.70 KEKIC,VIOLET&DELAFONTAINE,CRISTIAN 393351 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 3,592.00 KELLY SERVICES(CANADA)LTD. 393521 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,549.55 KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD 393352 30-Mar-2016 .DONATION 823.32 KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD 393171 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 6,569.66 KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD 393522 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 6,797.98 KHAN-CRUIKSHANK,LEILA 392834 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 28.25 KHERA,PAPINDER PAL 393353 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 47.04 KIT CARE CORPORATION 393354 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 324.08 KLEIN,EVA 393524 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 15.01 KOLEV,ROSSEN 393173 23-Mar-2016 ONTARIO TILE LOAN PROGRAM 47,535.00 KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE INC 393174 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,525.50 KROWN 393525 06-Apr-2016 VEH ID#59 180.74 KROWN 392835 09-Mar-2016 VEH ID#261 338.88 KROWN 392996 16-Mar-2016 VEH ID#301 642.79 KROWN 393355 30-Mar-2016 VEH ID#328 655.16 KROWN 393175 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#334 865.46 KUIPERS,JANET 392997 16-Mar-2016 SERVICES 153.16 LAERDAL MEDICAL CANADA LTD 392836 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 743.97 LAFARGE CANADA INC 392998 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 13,328.32 LAFARGE CANADA INC 392837 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 13,695.51 LAMBERT,KADRI 393526 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 124.29 LAUDER,DEANNA 392838 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 91.05 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 392999 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 790.61 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 393356 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 866.22 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 392839 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,120.62 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 393527 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 1,143.63 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 393176 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,380.91 LEA,TIM 393177 23-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 90.00 LEEDS TRANSIT INC 392840 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 451.55 LIFEWORKS CANADA LTD 393530 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,874.45 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 392842 09-Mar-2016 FUEL 6,607.99 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 393002 16-Mar-2016 FUEL 9.133.43 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 393359 30-Mar-2016 FUEL 10,661.59 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 393179 23-Mar-2016 FUEL 12,702.56 LMCBO GROUP 393531 06-Apr-2016 MEMBERSHIP 250.00 LOMBARDI,MICHAEL 393003 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 130.80 LOOPSTRA NIXON LLP 393180 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,735.68 M&L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY 393188 23-Mar-2016 FUEL 1,138.52 M&L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY 392852 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 5,427 62 M&L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY 393372 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 17.607.98 Page 7of12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount M&L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY 393539 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 26,628.80 MACLEAN,ELIZABETH 393360 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 37.62 MACMURCHY,SAMANTHA 393361 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 20.52 MAHY,DAVID 392843 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 84.03 MAMMOLITTI,AURELIO&MAMMOLITTI,NATHALIE 393362 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 2,538.02 MANOR CLEANERS 393004 16-Mar-2016 SERVICES 110.65 MAPLE LEAF COLLISION CENTRE 393181 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,661.10 MARCONI,LARRY&MARCONI,ELISSA 393182 23-Mar-2016 REFUND 979.71 MARKEN HOMES&CONSTRUCTION 392844 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 102.45 MARTIN SHEPPARD FRASER LLP 393183 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,534.71 MARTIN,ARTHUR K 393532 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 800.00 MATERA HOTELS LTD 393363 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 19,707.39 MATTHEW,EMMANUEL 393533 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 80.00 MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING 393364 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,158.25 MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING 393005 16-Mar-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 8,136.00 MAURICE,STEVE 393534 06-Apr-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 166.32 MCDONALD,ANDREW 393535 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 50.00 MCDONALD.ROB 393006 16-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 616.09 MCNAMARA,SUSAN 392846 09-Mar-2016 TRAVEUMILEAGE 170.00 MDB INGISHT INC. 393007 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 847.50 MEHDI,NESRINE 392847 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 100.64 MERGENT US DRAFT 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 2,157.00 METAL SUPERMARKETS 393184 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 67.02 METAL SUPERMARKETS 393536 06-Apr-2016 VEH ID#112 284.79 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 393365 30-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY (6,932.60) METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 393537 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 2,191.01 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 393365 30-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 9,747.51 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 393185 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 9,241.79 METRO TRUCK NIAGARA 392848 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 253.92 MG PROMOTIONS 393008 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 415.84 MICALLEF,EDWARD 393186 23-Mar-2016 REFUND 70.00 MICHAEL JOSEPH WREN IN TRUST 393426 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 7,369.38 MICHAEL,TERRY DENNIS 393366 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 28.41 MIDGLEY,JODY 393367 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 8.69 MILBERRY,RICHARD 393368 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 22.08 MILLER RESTORATION LIMITED 393369 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 500.00 MILLER,RONALD 392849 09-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 190.00 MINISTER OF FINANCE 393370 30-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 4,267.16 MINISTER OF FINANCE 393371 30-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 67,225.73 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 392850 09-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,688.24 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 393187 23-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,688.24 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 393538 06-Apr-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,688.24 MLDAO 392851 09-Mar-2016 MEMBERSHIP 100.00 MMC BUS DIVISION INC. 393189 23-Mar-2016 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS#2678 750.32 MMM GROUP LIMITED 393540 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 19,795.35 MOASE,SUZANNE 393009 16-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 87.48 MODERN LANDFILL INC 393190 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 903.49 MODERN LANDFILL INC 393373 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,764.64 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 393541 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 36.50 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 393374 30-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 478.05 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 393010 16-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 637.82 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 393191 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,446.45 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 392853 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,599.30 MOLDENHAUER,KATHY 393542 06-Apr-2016 TRAVEUMILEAGE 281.88 MONTGOMERY BROS./NORTHLAND SUPPLY 392854 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,319.38 MOORE CANADA CORPORATION 393375 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 3,104.90 MOORE CANADA CORPORATION 393192 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 24,880.93 MOROCCO,JOHN 392855 09-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 183.60 MORRIS.ALBERT 392856 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 100.00 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 393543 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 289.28 MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS'ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO 393376 30-Mar-2016 MEMBERSHIP 1,751.50 MUROMBEDZI,WINNIE 393377 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 32.40 NADON,DAWN 393012 16-Mar-2016 REFUND 90.40 NEDERMAN CANADA LIMITED 393014 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,751.61 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 393545 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 471.60 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 392857 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 856.33 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 393015 16-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,412.81 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 393193 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,484.06 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 393378 30-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,616.29 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 393546 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 774.05 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 392858 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,115.31 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 393194 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,524.37 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 393016 16-Mar-2016 VEH ID#326 81.36 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 392859 09-Mar-2016 VEH ID#685 107.35 Page 8 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 393379 30-Mar-2016 VEH ID#133 1,326.51 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 393195 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#300 2,093.43 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 393547 06-Apr-2016 VEH ID#340 6,902.04 NIAGARA BLOCK INCORPORATED 393017 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 781.51 NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 00013-0002 07-Mar-2016 REMITTANCE 5.332.00 NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 00018-0005 31-Mar-2016 2016 1ST QTR TAX LEVY 3,459,357.33 NIAGARA CUSTOM SIGNS&GRAPHICS 393196 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 345.78 NIAGARA CUSTOM SIGNS&GRAPHICS 393548 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 1,436.23 NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR PARTNERSHIP 393551 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 5,000.00 NIAGARA DRIVETRAIN CENTRE 393019 16-Mar-2016 VEH ID#914 937.19 NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY 393197 23-Mar-2016 GRANT 4,383.33 NIAGARA FALLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH 393020 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 800.00 NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 392860 09-Mar-2016 REMITTANCE 200.00 NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 393380 30-Mar-2016 GRANT 39,795.17 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 392861 09-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,930.56 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 393199 23-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,930.56 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 393549 06-Apr-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,930.56 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 393198 23-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 10,144.44 NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW 393554 06-Apr-2016 SUBSCRIPTION 1,067.21 NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM 393550 06-Apr-2016 ADVERTISING 2,034.00 NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM 393381 30-Mar-2016 GRANT 30,000.00 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 393200 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,686.11 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 393552 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,944.42 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 393022 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 10,790.15 NIAGARA.ON THE LAKE HYDRO INC 393201 23-Mar-2016 UTILITIES 181.23 NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION 392862 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 75,511.12 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 393553 06-Apr-2016 UTILITIES 3,211.80 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 392863 09-Mar-2016 UTILITIES 3,770.09 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 393382 30-Mar-2016 UTILITIES 4,506.65 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 393023 16-Mar-2016 UTILITIES 4,721.31 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 393202 23-Mar-2016 UTILITIES 226,738.80 NIAGARA REGIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK 393203 23-Mar-2016 SERVICES 8,544.17 NIAGARA RIVER TRADING COMPANY 393026 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 162.72 NIAGARA RUBBER SUPPLY INC 393024 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 93.98 NIAGARA RUBBER SUPPLY INC 393204 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 5,291.63 NIAGARA SAFETY VILLAGE 393555 06-Apr-2016 TRAINING 4,000.00 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 393556 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,740.63 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 393205 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,133.09 NIAGARA THIS WEEK 393025 16-Mar-2016 ADVERTISING 280.24 NIAGARA VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 393383 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 723.20 NIAGARA WATER CONDITIONING LTD 393384 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 73.45 NIAGARA WATER CONDITIONING LTD 393557 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 379.68 NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC. 393385 30-Mar-2016 VEH ID#684 1,299.08 NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC. 393206 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#443 1,353.74 NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC. 393558 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 6,267.55 NORTRAX CANADA INC. 393207 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#483 515.13 NORTRAX CANADA INC. 393386 30-Mar-2016 VEH ID#483 2,143.34 O'BRIEN,JOANNE 393560 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 43.44 O'CONNOR MOKRYCKE CONSULTANTS 393387 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 6,489.53 OLDER ADULT CENTRES'ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO 393559 06-Apr-2016 MEMBERSHIP 525.00 OMERS 393388 30-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 38,051.78 OMERS 393389 30-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 663,832.77 OMFPOA-NIAGARA CHAPTER 393561 06-Apr-2016 MEMBERSHIP 100.00 ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL&SAFETY NETWORK LTD 393027 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 3,519.95 ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL&SAFETY NETWORK LTD 392864 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 12.127.11 ONTARIO GAMING ASSET CORPORATION 393208 23-Mar-2016 REFUND 2,500.00 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDS CORPORATION 393209 23-Mar-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 26,005.32 ONTARIO PARKS ASSOCIATION 392865 09-Mar-2016 MEMBERSHIP 1,449.75 ONTARIO PARKS ASSOCIATION 393028 16-Mar-2016 MEMBERSHIP 2,429.50 ONTARIO REGIONAL COMMON GROUND ALLIANCE 393029 16-Mar-2016 MEMBERSHIP 500.00 ORKIN CANADA CORPORATION 393210 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 141.25 OVERLAND CUSTOM COACH(2007)INC. 393562 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 619.92 OVERLAND CUSTOM COACH(2007)INC. 393211 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 796.68 PARDY,REGINA&PARDY,CHELSEY 393563 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 349.71 PARKWAY TOWING INC 393564 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,220.50 PARTSOURCE 393565 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS - 271.03 PASTPERFECT SOFTWARE INC US DRAFT 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 930.00 PATERSON,ANDREW 393390 30-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 20.62 PC AUTO ELECTRIC 393567 06-Apr-2016 VEH ID#220 199.11 PC AUTO ELECTRIC 392866 09-Mar-2016 VEH ID#101 254.61 PC AUTO ELECTRIC 393212 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#685 537.46 PCA CONTRACTING LTD 393566 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 885.72 PCA CONTRACTING LTD 393030 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,249.78 PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 393213 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 97.27 Page 9 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 393391 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 352.42 PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 393031 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 205.66 PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 393568 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 209.05 PENNER BUILDING CENTRE 393032 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 543.64 PIECES OF PREHISTORY 393033 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,186.50 PIETRANGELO AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 393569 06-Apr-2016 GRANT 23,346.55 PIETRANGELO,NICHOLAS 393214 23-Mar-2016 TRAVEUMILEAGE 148.95 PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 393215 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 2,847.60 PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 392867 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,746.00 PRAXAIR 393216 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 546.12 PREVOST 393034 16-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 161.51 PREVOST 392868 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 170.13 PREVOST 393217 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 877.38 PREVOST 393392 30-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 2,928.57 PREVOST 393570 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 6,853.14 PRIM8 GROUP INC 392960 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 3,955.00 PRIMARY CARE NIAGARA-NIAGARA FALLS 392869 09-Mar-2016 SERVICES 200.00 PRIMARY CARE NIAGARA-NIAGARA FALLS 393218 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,135.00 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 393571 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 205.46 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 393035 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 253.57 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 392870 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 593.70 PROHASZKA,LORIE 393572 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 100.00 PROJECT SHARE 393393 30-Mar-2016 GRANT 24,866.67 PROSECUTORS'ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO 393036 16-Mar-2016 MEMBERSHIP 99.00 PUBLIC SERVICES HEALTH&SAFETY ASSOCIATION 393037 16-Mar-2016 TRAINING 517.54 PUROLATOR COURIER 393219 23-Mar-2016 COURIER 18.41 PUROLATOR COURIER 393394 30-Mar-2016 COURIER 23.32 PUROLATOR COURIER 393573 06-Apr-2016 COURIER 27.53 PUROLATOR COURIER 393038 16-Mar-2016 COURIER 40.93 PUROLATOR COURIER 392871 09-Mar-2016 COURIER 47.68 PVS CONTRACTORS 393395 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 19,003.38 QUEENS PROPERTIES INC 393396 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 7,543.60 R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 393045 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 2,016.99 R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 392877 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 2,401.25 R W HAMILTON LTD. 393402 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 356.47 R W HAMILTON LTD. 393046 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 633.95 RACEY,BROOKE ANN 393574 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 162.93 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 392872 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 94.92 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 393220 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 345.24 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 393039 16-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 855.62 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 393575 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 1,614.01 RASHICA,VALDRIN 393576 06-Apr-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 140.40 RAYMOND,FRANKLIN 393577 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 77.69 RBC 392873 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 1.341.45 RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 393397 30-Mar-2016 REMITTANCE 1,761.72 REALTAX INC 393221 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 457.65 REALTAX INC 393040 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 3,762.90 REALTAX INC 393398 30-Mar-2016 SERVICES 4,746.00 REALTERM ENERGY CORP 00014-0003 14-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 286,885.42 REAMINED SYSTEMS INC 393041 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 734.50 RECARO NORTH AMERICA INC US DRAFT 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 3,740.00 RECEIVER GENERAL 392874 09-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,065.80 RECEIVER GENERAL 393578 06-Apr-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 566,548.09 RECEIVER GENERAL 392875 09-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 574,041.77 RECEIVER GENERAL 393222 23-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 581,267.68 RECEIVER GENERAL FOR CANADA 393579 06-Apr-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 6,010.00 RECEIVER GENERAL FOR CANADA 393223 23-Mar-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 6,137.00 REGIONAL DOORS&HARDWARE 393224 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 152.55 RELIABLE PROMOTIONS 393399 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 410.76 REMPEL MASONRY RESTORATION INC 393225 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 5,118.90 RENDA,FRANK&RENDA,PEGG 393580 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 136.71 REZAZADEH,MOHAMMAD 392876 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 50.80 RIDLEY&ASSOCIATES APPRAISAL SERVICES LIMITED 393042 16-Mar-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,922.58 RIVER REALTY DEVELOPMENT(1976)INC 393227 23-Mar-2016 REFUND • 1,250.00 RIVERSIDE BRASS 393226 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 331.09 RIVERSIDE BRASS 393043 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 645.23 RIVERSIDE BRASS 393581 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 645.23 RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 393044 16-Mar-2016 GRANT 225.00 ROADSIDE RENTALS INC 392878 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 3,827.26 ROCHESTER MIDLAND LIMITED 393400 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 242.95 ROCHESTER MIDLAND LIMITED 392879 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,083.02 RODRIGUEZ,RICARDO 393582 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 28.82 ROGERS WIRELESS INC 393228 23-Mar-2016 SERVICES 1,416.37 ROGERS WIRELESS INC 393401 30-Mar-2016 SERVICES 1,499.97 Page 10 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount ROLERAD,CORRI CAROLEANN 393583 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 40.63 ROMANIN,RICHARD 393584 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 1,000.00 ROUPAS,ELLEN 393229 23-Mar-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 292.03 RSL 393585 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,045.51 RUDY SAURO 393048 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 303 00 SACCO CONSTRUCTION LTD 392880 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,595.66 SAFE STOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT 393230 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 159.56 SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC 393586 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 1,721.63 SANDY,JOSH 392881 09-Mar-2016 SERVICES 600.00 SANI GEAR 392882 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 77.13 SANTOS,NORIELYN 393047 16-Mar-2016 REFUND 20.00 SC METALS 393231 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 3,277.00 SCHRAPP,DENNIS FREDERICK&SCHRAPP, MARIA PILAR 393431 04-Apr-2016 REFUND 622.87 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 393232 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 169.50 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 392883 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 282.50 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 393049 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,723.25 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 392885 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 174.99 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 393403 30-Mar-2016 VEH ID#294 193.60 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 393050 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 593.52 SEEBACH,CHRIS 393051 16-Mar-2016 TRAINING 200.00 SENKERIK FIRE PROTECTION 393052 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 233.91 SENKERIK FIRE PROTECTION 393233 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 2,476.96 SENKERIK FIRE PROTECTION 392886 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,483.73 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 392887 09-Mar-2016 SERVICES 1,655 45 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 393234 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,402.58 SHOP INDUSTRIAL 393404 30-Mar-2016 VEH ID#290 401.22 SHRED IT INTERNATIONAL ULC 393235 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 126.07 SIX NATIONS TOURISM 393053 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,750.00 SMITH,LEE 393054 16-Mar-2016 SERVICES 248.36 SMITH,NAOMI 393055 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,100.00 SNAP NIAGARA FALLS 393588 06-Apr-2016 ADVERTISING 293.80 SOCAN 393236 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 209.40 SOCIETY OF THE LITTLE FLOWER 393237 23-Mar-2016 REFUND 1,250.00 SPADAFORA,ANTHONY 392888 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 104.67 ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 393238 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#80 109.32 ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 393057 16-Mar-2016 VEH ID#685 229.48 ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 393405 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 426.99 ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 393591 06-Apr-2016 VEH ID#682 2,494.72 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 393240 23-Mar-2016 GRANT 2,741.67 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 392761 03-Mar-2016 GRANT 10,000.00 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 393406 30-Mar-2016 GRANT 36,910.91 ST PATRICK'S CHURCH 392892 09-Mar-2016 DONATION 700.00 ST THOMAS MORE CHURCH 393242 23-Mar-2016 DONATION 40.00 STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 393056 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 30.18 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 392889 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 317.53 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 393590 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 1,852.66 STERLING FRAZER ASSOCIATES 392890 09-Mar-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 3,525.60 STEVENSVILLE LAWN SERVICE INC 392891 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 73,075.31 STITCH IT 393239 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 39.47 STOKES INTERNATIONAL 393592 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 1,041.69 STORAGE NIAGARA 393241 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 536.75 STREAMLINE UPHOLSTERY INC 393593 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 587.60 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA 00013-0004 07-Mar-2016 REMITTANCE 410,414.56 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA-BILLING AND CO 392894 09-Mar-2016 REMITTANCE 1,352.30 SUN MEDIA CORPORATION 393245 23-Mar-2016 ADVERTISING 9,437.73 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 393407 30-Mar-2016 FUEL 17,087.51 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 393244 23-Mar-2016 FUEL 36,521.78 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 393058 16-Mar-2016 FUEL 36.958.82 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 393594 06-Apr-2016 FUEL 41,738.66 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 392893 09-Mar-2016 FUEL 44,862.66 SUNSET MEMORIAL&STONE LTD. 393596 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 5,119.80 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 393410 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 32.21 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 393060 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 170.08 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 393248 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 197.76 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 392896 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 672.94 SUPERIOR PROPANE 393409 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 29.67 SUPERIOR PROPANE 393247 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 30.51 SUPERIOR PROPANE 393059 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 2,246.41 SUPERIOR WHOLESALE FOODS 393408 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 206.40 SUPERIOR WHOLESALE FOODS 392895 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 311.50 SUPERIOR WHOLESALE FOODS 393246 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 750.58 SUTPHEN CORPORATION US DRAFT 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 224.21 SUTPHEN CORPORATION US DRAFT 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 243.00 SYKES LANDSCAPING INC 392897 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 4.203.60 Page 11 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount TALK WIRELESS INC 393061 16-Mar-2016 VEH ID#291/295/298 693.58 TALK WIRELESS INC 393249 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,175.77 TAXITAB 393411 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,374.56 TAYLOR,DARRYL 393597 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 175.00 TD CANADA TRUST 393598 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 1,350.95 TECHNICAL STANDARDS&SAFETY AUTHORITY 392899 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 105.00 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 393412 30-Mar-2016 SERVICES 581.95 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 393599 06-Apr-2016 SERVICES 615.85 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 393600 06-Apr-2016 SERVICES 8,460.71 TENAQUIP LIMITED 392900 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 182.27 TENAQUIP LIMITED 393601 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 1,645.08 TERANET INC 393250 23-Mar-2016 ADMINISTRATIVE 10,000.00 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 00014-0004 14-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,403.75 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 00018-0006 31-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 3,536.59 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 00017-0003 28-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,033,952.12 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 00013-0003 07-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,825,206.92 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 00016-0001 17-Mar-2016 2016 1ST QTR TAX LEVY 18,547,705.00 THISTLEWAITE YARDWORKS 393602 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 561.57 THOMAS.ALEX 392901 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 182.14 THOMAS,THERESE SUZANNE 393413 30-Mar-2016 REFUND 520.92 THOMPSON,BLAKE 393603 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 113.71 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR(CANADA)LIMITED 393062 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 675.50 TIM HORTONS STORE#30 393604 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 52.60 TIM L DOBBIE CONSULTING LTD 393251 23-Mar-2016 TRAINING 2,260.00 TODD,KELLY 393605 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 150.00 TOOLBOX 393063 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 71.13 TOP NOTCH PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS INC 393606 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 878.01 TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY 393064 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 4.97 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 393608 06-Apr-2016 VEH ID#214 184.72 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 393252 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#202 769.00 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 393065 16-Mar-2016 VEH ID#215 829.43 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 392902 09-Mar-2016 VEH ID#214 10,139.23 TORONTO STAMP INC 393253 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 76.37 TORONTO STAMP INC 393066 16-Mar-2016 SUPPLIES 106.20 TORONTO STAMP INC 392903 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 157.73 TOTAL LAND CARE SERVICES 393067 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,271.25 TOTAL LAND CARE SERVICES 393609 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,000.25 TOTAL LAND CARE SERVICES 393254 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,780.00 TOTAL LAND CARE SERVICES 393414 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 23,134.50 TOTAL LAND CARE SERVICES 392904 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 32,020.81 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 392905 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 40.00 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 393415 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 308.44 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 393255 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 4,111.28 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 393610 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 4,736.69 TRIPLE D'S DINER 393611 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 104.61 TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA LIMITED 393068 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 841.84 TURMEL,KIMBERLY 393612 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 43.15 TWARDAWSKY,NICK 393613 06-Apr-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 231.12 ULINE CANADA CORPORATION 392907 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 414.12 ULINE CANADA CORPORATION 393614 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 904.15 ULINE CANADA CORPORATION 393256 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,310.17 UNITED WAY 393257 23-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,016.00 UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 393416 30-Mar-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 17,431.72 UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 393416 30-Mar-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 25,800.27 URQUHART,TAYLOR 393417 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 175.00 VAN HOUTTE COFFEE SERVICES INC 393258 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 115.74 VECTOR TOOLING 393259 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#483 56.50 VECTOR TOOLING 393069 16-Mar-2016 VEH ID#289 155.94 VECTOR TOOLING 393418 30-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 183.63 VENERINO V.P. PANIC!ARCHITECT INC. 393419 30-Mar-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 30,464.16 WAJAX EQUIPMENT#30 393615 06-Apr-2016 VEH ID#214 49.45 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 392908 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 917.14 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 393070 16-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 3,860.17 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 393616 06-Apr-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 8,518.52 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 393260 23-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 13,190.62 WALDICK,NEIL 393262 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 150.00 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 393071 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 132.99 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 393071 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 787.18 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 392909 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,523.98 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 393261 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 1,794.45 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 393617 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 2,726.37 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 393420 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 2,860.02 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 392909 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 5,715.63 WALKER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. 393072 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 323.33 Page 12 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount WALKER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. 393072 16-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 517.99 WALLABY BOOMERANGS 393421 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 203.41 WARRINER,AMBER 393618 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 84.77 WASTE MANAGEMENT 393074 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 105.56 WATERS,RON 393263 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 150.00 WELDDARE METAL WORKS LTD 393075 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 73.45 WENDY'S RESTURANT 392910 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 8,403.53 WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC 392911 09-Mar-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 566.81 WESTBURNE RUDDY ELECTRIC 393264 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 6,585.64 WESTPIER MARINE&INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. 393619 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 512.03 WHEELER,SUE 393620 06-Apr-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 100.98 WHITE,KIMBERLY 393622 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 500.00 WHITFIELD PLUMBING 393265 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,900.00 WILSON,STEVE 392913 09-Mar-2016 REFUND 60.00 WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 393423 30-Mar-2016 GRANT 41,000.01 WOLSELEY CANADA INC. 393623 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 163.59 WOLSELEY CANADA INC. 393267 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 2,031.83 WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC 393268 23-Mar-2016 GRANT 1,612.50 WORK AUTHORITY 393269 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 150.00 WORK AUTHORITY 393624 06-Apr-2016 MATERIALS 150.00 WORK AUTHORITY 393424 30-Mar-2016 MATERIALS SAFETY SHOES 300.00 WORK AUTHORITY 392915 09-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 900.00 WORK EQUIPMENT LTD 393425 30-Mar-2016 VEH ID#294 1,526.49 WRIGHT,MELINDA 393625 06-Apr-2016 REFUND 5.92 WSIB 393428 30-Mar-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 787.73 WSIB 392916 09-Mar-2016 REMITTANCE 1,257.17 WSIB 393427 30-Mar-2016 REMITTANCE 1.429.77 WSIB 393270 23-Mar-2016 REMITTANCE 4,665.72 WSIB 393626 06-Apr-2016 REMITTANCE 25,443.93 WSIB 393077 16-Mar-2016 REMITTANCE 27,224.33 WYLIE,BRENDA 393271 23-Mar-2016 PETTY CASH 670.70 WYLIE,BRENDA 392917 09-Mar-2016 PETTY CASH 707.20 XPLORNET COMMUNICATIONS INC 393272 23-Mar-2016 SERVICES (29.47) XPLORNET COMMUNICATIONS INC 393272 23-Mar-2016 SERVICES 110.97 YALE INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS INC. 393273 23-Mar-2016 MATERIALS 64.31 YELLOW PAGES GROUP 392918 09-Mar-2016 ADVERTISING 179.11 YELLOW PAGES GROUP 393627 06-Apr-2016 ADVERTISING 179.11 YELLOW PAGES GROUP 393274 23-Mar-2016 ADVERTISING 1,038.60 YMCA OF NIAGARA 393275 23-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 907.91 YMCA OF NIAGARA 393078 16-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,079.38 YMCA OF NIAGARA 393628 06-Apr-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,219.79 YMCA OF NIAGARA 392919 09-Mar-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,336.38 YWCA NIAGARA REGION 393276 23-Mar-2016 GRANT 4,277.75 ZAMBONI COMPANY LTD 393277 23-Mar-2016 VEH ID#921 1,359.01 Total 38,349,608.91 L-2016-06 Niagaraaa14 April 26, 2016 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Legal Services SUBJECT: L-2016-06 Boys & Girls Club of Niagara Obtaining Tax Exempt Status Our File No. 2014-184 RECOMMENDATION That Council direct that at letter be prepared and sent in support of the private legislation being sought by the Boys & Girls Club of Niagara. The legislation, if enacted, would exempt the Boys & Girls Club of Niagara from municipal and school taxation. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Boys & Girls Club of Niagara has found that they cannot maintain their operations at the new building (8800 McLeod Road), while paying the municipal and school taxes associated with that building. The proposed solution is to have the Provincial Legislature enact legislation that will exempt the club from municipal and school taxation. The legislation has been prepared and has gone through the necessary procedures. It will now be submitted to the Legislature. A letter of support is required from the City of Niagara Falls because it is the municipality that will be affected by the legislation. BACKGROUND The effect of the legislation will enable the City to pass a by-law which would cause the Boys & Girls Club of Niagara premises to be retroactively exempt from taxation for municipal and school purposes, from the 2011 taxation year. The by-law powers will include the power to write off taxes and penalties for the taxation years beginning with 2011. The club advises Staff that the club has been advised by legislative counsel for the Provincial Legislature, that the term "taxes for municipal purposes" that is used in the legislation includes Regional taxes. The club has published notification of the draft legislation in the Ontario Gazette and met with any persons who expressed an interest in the legislation, as a result of reading that notification. The club reports that any concerns raised have now been successfully addressed. The club is prepared to submit the legislation to the Legislature. 2 L-2016-06 April 26, 2016 ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The legislation is required for the Boys & Girls Club of Niagara to continue its operations. Over the years, the City has always been supportive of the club and its works. FINANCIAL/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS If the legislation is passed, Council will have the authority to pass by-laws which could, should Council choose, write off approximately $419,525.25 in taxes and penalty. The City portion of this amount would be $219,430.30. Further, Council will be able to pass a by-law to exempt the Boys & Girls Club of Niagara from municipal and school taxation from 2016 onward. The total 2016 municipal and school taxes for 8800 McLeod Road, Niagara Falls, is $78,410.68. The City portion of this amount is $32,139.87. The decision on whether or not to enact these by-laws is not before Council today. What is being asked for is support for legislation enabling Council to pass them, should Council choose to do so. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The proposed direction is in keeping with Council's commitment to economic growth and prosperity and organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Recommended by: 22ri '01 Ken Beaman, City Solicitor Respectfully submitted: '21—/114A-). en Todd, Chief Administrative Officer MW-2016-09 Niagaraaalls April 26, 2016 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2016-09 Watermain Replacement Program (2013) Phase II Tender Results - Contract No. 2016-308-13 RECOMMENDATION 1. The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Peter's Excavating Inc. at the tendered price of$1,178,676.00. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2013 City Council approved funding to complete the design phase for five (5) watermain replacement projects. Funding for the construction phase of the original five (5) projects plus two (2) additional projects was approved in the 2014 Capital Budget. In an effort to achieve economies of scale, an additional project (Dorchester Road from McLeod Road to Jill Drive; approved in the 2015 Capital Budget) was added to the program. The program was tendered in two phases. Phase I was awarded in September, 2015, and is currently under construction. The Phase II tender includes the installation of approximately 950m of 300mm PVC watermain on Dorchester Road from McLeod Road to Jill Drive, Dorchester Road from Caledonia Street to McLeod Road, and Dunn Street from Orchard Avenue to Ailanthus Avenue. The lowest tender price for Phase II was received from Peter's Excavating Inc. in the amount of $1,178,676.00. There is sufficient funding available to fund the proposed construction. Construction is proposed to begin in May, 2016, and is expected to take one hundred (100) working days. 2 MW-2016-09 April 26, 2016 BACKGROUND In 2013 City Council approved funding to complete the design phase for five (5) watermain replacement projects. Funding for the construction phase of these projects plus two (2) additional projects was approved in the 2014 Capital Budget. In an effort to achieve economies of scale, an additional project (Dorchester Road — McLeod Road to Jill Drive, approved in the 2015 Capital Budget) was added to the program. The program was tendered in two phases. Phase I was awarded in September 2015 and is currently under construction. The Phase II watermain replacements include the installation of approximately 410m of 300mm PVC watermain on Dorchester Road from McLeod Road to Jill Drive, 300m of 300mm PVC watermain on Dorchester Road from Caledonia Street to McLeod Road, and 240m of 300mm PVC watermain on Dunn Street from Orchard Avenue to Ailanthus Avenue. A location plan for the Phase II work has been provided as Attachment 1. Phase II was previously tendered and initially closed on March 1st, 2016. A detailed review of the tender documents revealed that the two lowest bids contained erasures that were not initialled. In accordance with the Instructions to Bidders in the City's Standard Contract Documents and the Niagara Peninsula Standard Contract Documents the omissions resulted in the rejection of the tenders. The next formal bid price exceeded the amount of available funding. As a result staff recommended the tender be cancelled and retendered at a later date. This second tender includes the original scope of work with some reductions to contingency monies and provisional items. The contract documents have also been revised to include the specification modifications made through Addenda during the original tender. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The project tender documents were picked-up by eight (8) construction firms and seven (7) bids were submitted. The Tender Opening Committee, consisting of the City Clerk, Dean lorfida, the Manager of Supply and Services, Dave Butyniec, and the Project Manager, Livia McEachern, opened tenders on Tuesday, April 19th, 2016. The following table summarises the totalled tender prices (excluding HST) from the contractor submissions, complete with corrections as noted. 3 MW-2016-09 April 26, 2016 Contractor City Tender Price Corrected Bid Peter's Excavating Stevensville $1,178,676.00 - Catalina Excavating Stoney Creek $1,234,648.25 - Alfidome Construction Thorold $1,213,911.50 $1,297,702.00 Demar Construction Allanburg $1,353,192.83 $1,353,191.50 Nexterra Substructures Niagara Falls $1,459,525.70 $1,459,429.15 O'Hara Trucking St. Catharines $1,499,000.00 - Provincial Construction Niagara Falls $1,549,869.50 $3,426,744.50 The lowest tender price was received from Peter's Excavating in the amount of $1,178,676.00. Peter's Excavating has successfully completed many projects of this scale within the Niagara Region and for the City of Niagara Falls; they are capable of undertaking and completing this project. Construction is proposed to begin in May, 2016, and is expected to take one hundred (100) working days. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Construction funding for the watermain replacements on Dorchester Road (Caledonia Street to McLeod Road) and Dunn Street (Orchard Avenue to Ailanthus Avenue) were approved in the 2014 Capital Budget. Construction funding for the watermain replacement on Dorchester Road (McLeod Road to Jill Drive) was approved in the 2015 Capital Budget. The combined budgets will cover all construction expenditures including material testing and engineering services. There is sufficient funding available for the proposed tender award. 4 MW-2016-09 April 26, 2016 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this Capital Works project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities to establish infrastructure investment priorities, and to strengthen and promote economic development within the City. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. 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Staff, through their Consultant WSP-MMM Group, has since revised the existing street light design guidelines (Section 7 in the City's Engineering Design Guidelines Manual). The new street light guidelines include design criteria, construction specifications and standard drawings. The new guideline is recommended for use in new development and capital works projects. The new street lighting guideline provides electrical designers with a clear and consistent approach to designing, product selection, tender preparation, and construction practices for the City's street light system. The new document follows the "Niagara Peninsula Standard Contract Documents", and references the "Guidelines for Niagara Region - Roadway Lighting". The new document also provides reference and amendments to relevant Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings and Specifications for electrical work and, where applicable, new standard drawings. The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for the implementation of the new guidelines in new developments and capital works projects. BACKGROUND City Council and staff have been implementing best practices aimed at reducing energy consumption in the City of Niagara Falls. A key aspect in the City's plan has been the shift from High Pressure Sodium (HPS) street lighting to a more efficient alternative 2 MW-2016-11 April 26, 2016 such as Light-Emitting Diode (LED). LED luminaires have many advantages over competing alternatives, including lower energy consumption, increased light efficiency and longer product life cycles; which collectively contribute to lower operational costs. On October 4th, 2010, City Council approved the recommendations in report MW-2010- 57 which authorized the commencement of a pilot study designed to evaluate the relative merits and attributes of a variety of Light-Emitting Diode (LED), Induction and Electronic Ballast luminaires. The study tested 157 luminaires at 17 locations across the City. Hydro consumption and illumination levels were measured at each location so that pre and post-study conditions could be compared. Although the study results indicated that LED street lighting was the way of the future, it was inconclusive in identifying the cost benefits of committing to a system-wide retrofit. At that time staff was concerned with the excessive payback period, price uncertainty, validity of warranty periods and supply challenges. As a result, staff elected to move ahead with a phased implementation approach that would see the existing HPS fixtures replaced with new LED fixtures on a project-by-project basis. In 2014, the City was approved for an incentive through Ontario Power Authority's SaveONenergy program. The incentive program would provide approximately 25% of the initial capital cost for each existing HPS luminaire that was removed, recycled and replaced with a new LED luminaire within the 2015 calendar year. The incentive program provided the cost benefit needed to warrant a large scale capital street light retrofit project. In 2015, Council approved report MW-2015-04 which recommended the initiation of the LED Street Light Retrofit Project and the approved use of a new LED street and area lighting material specification. Further to the development of the LED street and area lighting material specification, staff, through their Consultant WSP-MMM Group, have revised the existing street light design guidelines (Section 7 in the City's Engineering Design Guidelines Manual). The new street light guidelines include design criteria, construction specifications and standard drawings. The new guideline is recommended for use in new development and capital works projects. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The new street lighting guideline is a useful document which provides electrical designers working in the City of Niagara Falls with a clear and consistent approach to designing, product selection, tender preparation, and construction practices for the City's street lighting system. The guidelines clearly identify the design criteria and objectives that the designer should follow when completing submissions to the City. The design criteria was extracted from the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Standards and reflects only the sections that are relevant in the City. 3 MW-2016-11 April 26, 2016 Included in the document are two new check lists; a Design Check List and a Construction Check List. The check lists are provided to facilitate internal reviews of electrical design submissions and inspections of electrical installations. The check lists are also a useful tool for Consultants and Contractors working in the City of Niagara Falls, as they provide a clear understanding of what is expected at both the design submission stage and the construction stage. The document also provides electrical consultants with a guideline for tender specification preparation. As per current engineering tender practice, the document follows the "Niagara Peninsula Standard Contract Documents", and references the "Guidelines for Niagara Region - Roadway Lighting". The new document provides reference and amendments to all of the relevant Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings and Specifications for electrical work and, where applicable, new standard drawings. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this guideline meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities to establish sustainable infrastructure and provide financial stability for the City of Niagara Falls. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS The Street Light Design Guidelines, Specifications and Standard Drawings will be available on the City's website. LUC__ Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Livia McEachern MW-2016-16 April 26, 2016 J Niagarap0 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2016-16 Victoria Centre Streetscape Revitalization Phase 1 Contract Award 2016-363-14 RECOMMENDATION 1. That the tender for the Victoria Centre Streetscape Revitalization Phase 1 be awarded to Rankin Construction Inc. in the amount of$3,084,307.00 (excl. HST). 2. That the approved 2016 capital budget for the Victoria Centre Streetscape Revitalization Phase 1 project be amended to include additional expenses in the amount of $824,926.00. The additional funding will be provided from the final installment of the OLG contribution agreement. 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to seek Council's approval to award the Victoria Centre Streetscape Revitalization Phase 1 project to the low bidder, Rankin Construction Inc. Additional funds in the amount of $824,926.00 are required to address costs incurred for the needed underground infrastructure improvements as well as expenses to meet the project scope and timeline constraints. BACKGROUND At the January 26, 2016 City Council meeting, staff recommended the Victoria Centre Streetscape Revitalization Phase 1 (VCSR PH1) be referred to the 2016 Capital Budget process for consideration (Report MW-2016-01). Refer to Attachment #1. Niagara Falls City Council elected to advance 2016 capital funding for the VCSR PH1 project. As part of the funding approval, staff was directed to undertake a prequalification process. Council also accepted at the January 26, 2016 meeting the proposed funding contribution arrangement from the Victoria Centre BIA. 2 MW-2016-16 April 26, 2016 The Victoria Centre BIA funding contribution identified up to $600,000 in funding to be allocated to project components that are considered above and beyond the typical City of Niagara Falls roadway standards. As a condition of the BIA funding proposal, a firm construction timeline requirement was identified. This timeline requirement stipulated that construction must commence by spring 2016 and that no construction may occur within the months of July and August. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE To meet the requirements of Council's commitment for the implementation of the VCSR PH1, staff developed (with the assistance of consultants) contract #2016-363-14 to secure a general contractor. Work under this contract for the VCSR Ph1 will include; new decorative concrete sidewalks, concrete curbs, drainage improvements, sewer and lateral replacements, decorative street lighting installations, site removals, roadway resurfacing, street tree plantings and miscellaneous landscaping. Staff determined that the bidder prequalification requirement could be accommodated through a mandatory supplementary submission of bidder qualifications with the tender bids. Canadian Construction Document Council (CCDC) form 11 was used for the supplementary submission. CCDC form 11 is widely used in the Canadian construction industry for prequalification and requires bidders to provide a detailed company history including; business structure, financial statements, relevant staffing and project experience. Staff will utilize the information submitted on the CCDC form 11 when reviewing the bids. Bidders who fail to submit a completed CCDC form 11 may have their bid returned unopened. An open tender call was issued on March 29, 2016 with a mandatory pre-bid meeting for interested contractors on April 6, 2016. All contractors who wanted to be eligible to submit a bid for this contract had to attend the meeting. The tender call closed on April 19, 2016 with 2 eligible bidders responding. The following is the summary of bids submitted. Contractor City Tender Price Corrected Bid Rankin Construction Inc. St. Catharines $3,084,307.00 N/A Sacco Construction Ltd. Niagara Falls $2,761,797.50 $3,348,247.50 Staff completed a thorough review of each bid including CCDC form11 and found the bid submitted by Rankin Construction Inc. for the amount of$3,084,307.00 (excluding HST) was the lowest bid and met all necessary requirements. In effort to meet the tight timelines for the VCSR PH1 project and reduce potential contractor overhead charges, City staff excluded the supply and delivery portion of the decorative streetlights (Philips Leonis light assembly) from contract 2016-363-14. To acquire these decorative street lights City staff conducted closed quotation call to the 3 local Philips Lighting distributors who service the Niagara area. The following is a summary of bids on a per unit basis. In accordance with the City of Niagara Falls purchasing by-law City staff has awarded purchase order#16-054 for the supply and delivery of 18 streetlights to the low bidder Nedco in the amount of $92,250.00 (excluding HST). These 18 streetlights will be delivered by (June 1, 2016) and will address project needs for spring construction. To facilitate fall construction works, City staff 3 MW-2016-16 April 26, 2016 requires the purchase of an additional 26 streetlights for delivery by September 1, 2016. The cost of these additional 26 streetlights will be $133,250 (excluding HST). Sewer improvements have been incorporated into the project to address issues that were identified within the project limits. Additional costs were incurred for the design and investigative work required for these sewer improvements. Additionally, in order to meet the aggressive timelines for tendering and construction, City staff advanced the project planning and tendering process significantly by employing additional design and consulting services, directly purchasing the decorative street lights, and performing some underground work in the Phase 1B Section of the project prior to construction. This tender award represents part of the overall project and further expenditures will be made including street furniture/site amenities and consultant services. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Niagara Falls City Council approved funding of $3,071,000 to support the Victoria Centre Streetscape Revitalization Phase 1 Project in the 2016 Capital Budget. The Victoria Centre BIA have committed to funding up to $600,000 in expenses within the above project budget. Additional project expenses amount to $824,926. This brings the total cost of the project to $3,895,926. The additional costs will be provided from the OLG compensatory funds. As Council is aware, the final installment was received this week. Staff will be providing a report on the May 10th Council meeting for the final allocation of these funds to presently unfunded projects. Since this project was approved previously, ahead of the unfunded projects, unexpected infrastructure expenditures are required, and the City's portion of the funding was exclusively provided by OLG funding, staff recommend that this funding source be used. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities by ensuring that investments in infrastructure maximize benefits, reduce risk and provide satisfactory levels of service to the public. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Victoria Centre Streetscape Revitalization Phase 1 — Report MW-2016-01 2. Revised Capital Budget Sheet Recommended by: Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: 1)4)h4j1 Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer David Antonsen, Eric Lallouet MW-2016-01 Niagaraj1alls January 26, 2016 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario '--- SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2016-01 Victoria Centre Streetscape Revitalization Project RECOMMENDATION 1. That the funding for the construction of the Victoria Centre Streetscape Revitalization Project (Phase 1) be referred to the 2016 Capital Budget Review process. 2. That staff include a prequalification process to select a roster of bidders upon receipt of budget approval; and that the financial contribution proposed by the Victoria Centre B.I.A. be accepted as their contribution EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On July 28, 2015, Municipal Works staff provided information to Council outlining the scope and funding requirements for implementing each phase of the proposed Victoria Centre Streetscape Master Plan. At that time the executive of the Victoria Centre BIA (VCBIA) committed to a funding contribution that was consistent with the cost sharing arrangements on other City-initiated streetscape projects. City Council requested more details on the funding and phasing options. The scope of the works identified in the Master Plan requires phasing into five distinct Capital projects (see attachment #1 for Phasing Plan). The VCBIA is requesting that the City commence the construction of Phases 1 and 2 over the next two years (see attachment#2 for Sub-Phasing Plan). The total estimated construction cost for these two phases (including engineering and material testing) is $7.04 million. A cost breakdown was prepared distinguishing those features that would normally be part of a typical infrastructure renewal project (sidewalks, asphalt paving, curbs, etc.) from those features that are more aesthetic in nature (decorative lighting, furniture, finishes, etc.). The VCBIA's share using this analysis works out to approximately $1.24 million or 18% of the project cost for phases 1 and 2. This translates to a contribution of approximately $620,000 per phase. The VCBIA, at their meeting January 6th, 2016, approved a 50% contribution towards its calculated share up to a maximum of$600,000 for phase 1 and 2, conditional on a Spring January 26, 2016 - 2 - MW-2016-01 2016 start. The contract will include specific provisions to complete the work outside the peak tourist season (June 27th to September 12th). The commencement of the project is critical to completing as much as possible once the winter season breaks. Municipal Works staff is sensitive to the request from the VCBIA that the selected contractor have proven experience on projects of this nature and recommend a pre-qualification process be conducted prior to tendering the contract. This project has significant financial implications and for this reason staff is recommending that it be considered in the context of the other investment priorities for the Corporation during the annual Capital Budget deliberations. The purpose of this report is to seek Council's direction and to provide additional details requested at the July 28th Council meeting. BACKGROUND The VCBIA and Municipal Works staff developed a Streetscape Master Plan in 2014 that outlined improvements to their BIA study area. These improvements included; • Accessible decorative sidewalks with minimum clear walking space • Street furniture (benches, waste receptacles, bike racks & planters) • Decorative lighting for roadway and sidewalks • Street trees and landscaping • Gateway features and wayfinding • Attraction and performance space on the Victoria Promenade • Resurfaced roadways with curb and gutter • Public washroom facilities Due to the scope of the improvements being proposed, a phased implementation plan was developed. The phasing plan takes into consideration; priorities of the Victoria Centre BIA, the ability to construct around the peak tourist season, and the functional order of construction. Stakeholder consultation has been an important part of the streetscape master planning process. Council approved funding in the 2015 Capital Budget to advance the engineering design for the proposed phase 1 construction. City staff has contracted with Cima+, O'Connor Mokrycke Consultants and Moon Matz Ltd to provide engineering design and tender preparation. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The VCBIA is a major component area of the City of Niagara Falls' core tourist area. The membership overwhelmingly want construction to occur outside of the high tourist season (Victoria Day to Labour Day annually), This is problematic because this period of time is January 26,2016 - 3 - MW-2016-01 the prime construction season. This limits construction to approximately 5 months of the year when weather conditions are generally less reliable. Determining phasing limits for work within the Victoria Centre BIA must take into consideration the available construction time. Phases should be sized to be achievable within a spring or fall construction seasons. A contract carry-over of incomplete works through the high tourist season is not desirable. Furthermore consideration must be made for pre-ordering long delivery time elements. Given the tight timeline for construction additional consideration is needed to engage a qualified and experienced general contractor to run this project. The general contractor needs to have a record of success in similar projects. It is recommended that prior to tendering the project a prequalification process for general contractors be implemented. Only those contractors who have prequalified would be allowed to submit a bid as a general contractor. Previous streetscape enhancement projects were dependent on funding from other levels of government to lessen the demand on municipal funds. Funding from other levels of government is not currently available for this project. City staff is recommending that the funding formula for this cost sharing arrangement between the City of Niagara Falls and the Victoria Centre BIA be considered. This agreement covers the added costs incurred by the City for streetscape and public realm improvements beyond the municipal standards. This cost sharing format can be used as . a template for all other future cost sharing arrangements with local BIAs for similar projects. The VCBIA has provided justification and rationale for an alternate cost sharing formula in their letter of January l8t , 2016 (see attachment#3). The proposed streetscape improvements will not impact the level of service for Transit Operators. The number of traffic lanes for the corridor will remain the same and the traffic control at each intersection will be unchanged. Staff will monitor the traffic at the future driveway to the HOLO entertainment complex and, if safety or operational issues occur (such as traffic queues extending to the Clifton Hill intersection and/or causing buses to fall behind schedule), staff will recommend that certain movements be prohibited via signage and/or physical barriers. The proposed streetscape project removes the parking lane on the east side of Victoria Avenue alongside the strip plaza as the sidewalk will be widened. Removal of the parking lane could result in a potential loss of revenue to the Parking Fund. Parking revenue from this area currently contributes between 25-30% of the gross revenue from on-street parking. To offset this loss, it is recommended that parking be reinstated in the curb lane outside of the tourist season as one northbound traffic lane would be adequate as well as on-street metered parking side of Walnut Street between Victoria Avenue and Ellen Avenue to help compensate for lost revenues. Parking adjustments to existing on-street January 26, 2016 - 4 - MW-2016-01 parking along Ellen Avenue, Magdalen Street and McGrail Avenue to maximize parking availability would also help in the recovery of revenue. For safety of pedestrians and traffic staff recommends that the parking be removed from Centre Street which is only in place during off season to allow for the safe flow of traffic year round. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The scope of this project represents a significant investment in the City's infrastructure. This investment does not however reduce the infrastructure funding deficit identified in the City's Asset Management Plan. Notwithstanding this fact, this type of project does fit closely with Council's intentions to advance projects that stimulate economic growth through the proceeds of its Contribution Agreement with OLG and by leveraging private investment. At this time, it is premature to commit funding from this or any source without understanding the impacts on the overall Capital Budget. Accordingly, it is recommended that this project should be referred to the Capital Budget Review process so that it can be prioritized with other important investment decisions. It should be noted that the request from the VCBIA includes Council's commitment for multi-year funding. Municipal Works staff is proposing that only funding for Phase 1 be advanced for consideration during the budget deliberations in 2016. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This project meets City Council's strategic priority for Economic Growth and Prosperity by investing in Niagara's global brand. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Victoria Centre Streetscape Phasing Plan 2. Victoria Centre Streetscape Sub- Phasing Plan 3. Letter from VCBIA, dated January 18th, 2016. Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: Lai4A9 Ken Tod Chief Administrative Officer David Antonsen/GH MW-2016-17 Niagaraaalls April 26, 2016 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2016-17 2016 Sidewalk and Concrete Repair Contract No. 2016-02 - Tender Award RECOMMENDATION 1. The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Sacco Construction Limited at a tender price of $227,705.00; and, 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City has a significant inventory of sidewalks throughout the municipality for which it is responsible to repair and maintain to ensure surfaces are safe for public use. The annual Sidewalk and Concrete Repair Program targets those sections of existing sidewalk that do not meet the Minimum Maintenance Standards and cannot be reasonably repaired or modified sufficiently to improve public safety. The program is completed each year with the goal of improving the sidewalk network within the City of Niagara Falls. Where possible, permanent repairs are coordinated with other Capital Works (i.e. Road Rehabilitation) required in a given area. The lowest tender was received from Sacco Construction Limited in the amount of $227,705.00. This contractor has previously performed similar type projects. We are of the opinion that this contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this work. BACKGROUND The sidewalk and concrete repair program targets streets where existing sidewalks are considered to be unsafe for public use and a potential liability for the City. In addition to addressing existing hazards, the program also aims to bring existing sections of sidewalks up to current standards, including increasing the width from 1.2m to 1.5m (where possible) and the implementation of modern accessibility features including tactile warning surfaces at controlled street crossings and intersections. The sidewalk 2 MW-2016-17 April 26, 2016 and concrete repair program yields positive results in the form of minimizing risk, enhancing public safety and improving accessibility within our community. Before these sections are permanently repaired, staff use temporary measures such as grinding, patching and ramping to make these areas safe. There comes a point where these temporary measures are no longer viable and the panels must be replaced. As sidewalk repair sections are completed, new ones are added. Where possible, permanent repairs are coordinated with other Capital Works required in a given area. Where the proposed area of spot-repair works on a given segment of sidewalk exceed 50% of the total area, it becomes more economically feasible to perform a full replacement. Sections fully replaced under the program are brought up to current standards with respect to safety and accessibility. The proposed work under this contract is shown in the following list: Street From To Scope of Work 1. Darcy Crescent Petit Avenue Glengate Street Full Replacement 2. Sidney Street Drummond Road East Limit Full Replacement Additional streets requiring sidewalk replacement will be included under a Road Rehabilitation Contract. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The project tender documents were picked-up by two (2) construction firms. Two (2) bids were submitted. The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk, Dean lorfida, Manager of Supply and Services, Dave Butyniec and the Construction Services Supervisor, Nick Golia, opened tenders on Tuesday, April 19th, 2016. The following is a summary of the totalled tender prices (excluding HST) from the contractor submissions, complete with corrections as noted. Contractor City Tender Price Corrected Bid Sacco Construction Niagara Falls $ 227,695.00 227,705.00 Limited Gauboc Construction Thorold $ 232,140.00 N/A 3 MW-2016-17 April 26, 2016 The lowest tender price was received from Sacco Construction Limited in the amount of $227,705.00. Sacco Construction Limited has successfully completed many projects of this scale within the Niagara Region and for the City of Niagara Falls; they are capable of undertaking and completing this project. Construction would start no later than mid-May, 2016 and take an estimated fifty (50) working days to complete. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Funding for the Sidewalk & Concrete Repair project was approved in the 2016 Capital Budget in the amount of $450,000.00. The Sidewalk and Concrete Repair Program is a critical component to the City's Asset Management Plan and Risk Management Plan, staff will coordinate the replacement of the additional streets approved in the Capital Budget under the Road Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Replacement contract. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this Capital Works project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priority to establish infrastructure sustainability within the City. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Map-L1 jetzt Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Nick Golia MW-2016-17 -Attachment#1 DARCY CRESCENT from Petit Avenue to Glengate Street N z z CRAWFORD ST r A ,k V1 7 C z C Q q. P6....„,,_ K r 7J v 4706 qL Cj < O 4ALIS CR 0 73C wad ttAPLEWOOD Ai/ 3 3 z 70 FREEMAN St o GLENGATE ST GLENGATE 5T Ni IL 0 0 _ z m o0D RD R, RE rrnn RANDYp 1 �4., A ea C7- Cfop rCHERRYILL DR 4elc. (2agQa q • yL1. a L 3 E O SIDNEY STREET from Drummond Road to East Limit SCOTT ST SCOTT SI I'ti A CABOT 70 _. .:',',h 1:4706 O cOP\0O{LAL AV STEVENS ST STEVENS ST m 73a 4WY Lq VALLEY WY VALLEY WY -4EY WY .DR 81AMONTE 77 p ,1,V., 8'u1MONTE CR BELLEVUE ST oN •❑ • v 4• 20 HY (ON RAMP-; TOFF RAMP) 1EltY NY (UN RAMP) nt 420 Hy (OFF 1ta. Z r BRITANNIA CR 73 o''d..,29'r—lk,REDERICA ST PROSPECT ST N. agara a tis - 4 Q ❑ L1 PBD-2016-17 Niagaraaa14 April 26, 2016 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2016-17 Gateway Community Improvement Plan Applications GTY-2016-001, 7780 Stanley Avenue (Washington Mills) GTY-2016-002, 7000 Kinsmen Court (Vinita Holdings) GTY-2016-003, 8230-8252 Oakwood Drive (Freightliner Trucking) GTY-2016-004, 4726 Montrose Road (Foamcore Moldings) GTY-2016-005, 8040 Lundy's Lane (La Farina Bakery) RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council approve the Niagara Gateway CIP Tax Increment Based Grant program for: 7780 Stanley Avenue; 7000 Kinsmen Court; 8230-8252 Oakwood Drive; 4726 Montrose Road; and 8040 Lundy's Lane subject to the Owners satisfying the program requirements. 2. That the Niagara Region be advised of the decision of City Council. 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the Tri-party grant agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applications can be supported as: • the lands are designated as employment lands in the City's Official Plan; • they meet the minimum point eligibility requirements for the Niagara Gateway Community Improvement Plan; • they meet the retro-active application provisions supported by Regional Council; and • they will bring a combination of investment and new employment to the City and Region. BACKGROUND It is a requirement of the City and Region's Gateway Community Improvement Plans (CIP) that applications "must be submitted to and approved by the Local Municipality prior to the commencement of any works to which the financial incentive program will apply". The City has received interest in the program from several proponents who learned of the incentives only after they commenced construction of their new buildings or additions. 2 PBD-2016-17 April 26, 2016 Through report PDS 49-2015, Regional Council considered such 'retro-active applications' and decided that these submission will be considered eligible under their Gateway CIP where: the applicant applied for their building permit after the Gateway CIP was approved (2013) and received approval from the Local Municipality prior to the end of April 2016. It is the purpose of this report to bring forward the following 5 (five) applications that meet the Region's 'retro-active' application timelines for the consideration of City Council: 1. 4726 Montrose Road — Foamcore Mouldings (NSM Fabricating Ltd.) Foamcore Mouldings moved to Niagara Falls in late 2015 and commenced operation within an existing industrial building. Foamcore provides custom builders, stucco applicators and architects with an extensive selection of products including: cornices, trims, columns, keystone, sills, and bands. The applicant has invested more than $1 million through the purchase of the building, equipment and renovations. A building permit was recently submitted for an addition to the front of the existing building for offices and a showroom (see Appendix A for details). With 6 newly hired employees and 8 transferred from their previous location in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the business has brought in 14 full time jobs with the possibility of 6 more over the next year. 2. 7000 Kinsmen Court—Vinita Holdings Inc. Vinita Holdings Inc. is the Owner of the property at 7000 Kinsmen Court. Greybar is a tenant of a portion of the building while Framar International is the tenant of the newly construction warehouse addition on the property (see Appendix 2 for details). Investment in the lands and construction of the warehouse has exceeded $3 million. Framar manufactures and distributes hair foils, hairbrushes and other salon accessories for clients across North America. A total of 6 full time employees transferred to this location, 2 were recently hired and 3 additional full time employees are expected to be hired before summer. 3. 7780 Stanley Avenue —Washington Mills Washington Mills, Niagara Facility, underwent some redevelopment in 2015 with the construction of 3 new buildings for industrial use as part of its complex. Investment in a new engineered product using recyclable waste has fuelled its growth in this location since 2014. The company has invested over $2.5 million for the new warehousing development. New full time jobs were created but the numbers fluctuated over the last year due to market conditions. At the end of 2015, 10 new full time jobs remained. 4. 8230 Oakwood Drive — 2390019 Ontario Inc. The Freightliner Truck Dealership operated at 8230 Oakwood Drive services long and short haul trucking industry clients ranging from owner operators, 3 PBD-2016-17 April 26, 2016 municipalities, vocational applications and large fleets. As a result of a new venture in the business (glider production), the company moved to the Oakwood Drive location for QEW visibility and increased indoor truck storage. With the relocation, the company has expanded quickly and services markets locally and internationally. A 469m2 addition was recently completed and a further expansion in the near future is under consideration. There are currently 7 full-time equivalent employees with a possibility of 6 more hires in the near future. 5. 8040 Lundy's Lane — La Farina Bakery La Farina Bakery moved to 8040 Lundy's Lane in a newly constructed building in 2015. The new construction includes three retail units and a bakery that produces goods that are sold off-site to grocery stores and eating establishments in Niagara and the Hamilton area. Only the bakery portion of the development is eligible for the tax increment based incentive since retail uses are not eligible under the Gateway CIP. With the move, the business was able to expand and there was an increase of 5 full time employees within the production area of the bakery. There is the possibility of 2 additional full time jobs within the near future. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The Niagara Gateway Economic Zone Community Improvement Plan (Gateway CIP) was initiated by the Niagara Region to achieve the goals of the Province's Growth Plan: to revitalize, diversify and strengthen the economy in Niagara by promoting development of the employments lands in the Gateway Economic Zone. The Region's Gateway CIP was adopted in 2013 and the City approved a corresponding Gateway soon after. Development, redevelopment, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or adaptive reuses that result in an increase in assessed value and property taxes for employment uses are eligible for the tax increment based grant (TIBG) under the Gateway CIP. Eligibility The Gateway CIP includes a tax increment based grant for new or expanding employment uses within areas designated for employment uses in the City's Official Plan. In Niagara Falls, lands designated Industrial or Tourist Commercial are considered employment lands. The submissions considered in this report are all located with the Industrial or Tourist Commercial designations. City and Regional Staff have met with the applicants throughout the application process and the submissions have been reviewed for completeness and eligibility. The `retro-active' submissions considered in this report were applications that fell into the period between approval of the CIP programs and the ultimate roll-out of details. Some were not aware of the opportunity until after building permits had been submitted and construction commenced. Some companies found it necessary to proceed with development because of their contracts and production demands. It is noted that future applications under the Gateway Program must be supported by City Council prior to the commencement of construction to be eligible for a grant. 4 PBD-2016-17 April 26, 2016 Eligibility under the Gateway Grant program is based on a point formula attributed to construction value, full time employees created or retained and smart growth design criteria. The total of these points correspond to the level of the tax increment based grant offered. A possible rebate of 40% to 100% of the increased tax assessment resulting from the development is available. All of the submissions have illustrated an intent to meet the minimum requirement of 8 points although the final number cannot be determined until confirmation of the actual jobs created, design criteria met, and any other relevant program requirements.. Overall, these developments offer significant property investment and new jobs on the City's employment lands (Appendix A). Grant Period Under the City's Gateway Community Plan (as amended in 2015), the tax Increment based grant is available to applicants for up to 10 years on lands identified in the CIP as a Strategic Investment Location (see Appendix B) for both the Regional and City portion of the tax increment. Two of the submissions considered by this report (8040 Lundy's Lane and 7880 Stanley Avenue) are located outside of the Strategic Investment Location and are limited to a grant time frame of 5 years for the Regional portion of the tax increment and up to 10 years on the City's portion of the tax increment. Process As a joint program between the City and the Niagara Region, the approval of City Council is required prior to Regional review. If approved, the applicant must enter into a Tri-Party Agreement with the City and Region outlining the terms and conditions of the funding. This agreement would be authorized and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. The payment of grants commence upon verification of the program requirements and reassessment of the property. In standard applications where Council approval is given before construction has commenced, the City and Region would have sufficient time to consider these costs through their budget process. In the case of retro-active applications, impacts on the budget have not been anticipated. Consequently, the Niagara Region has determined a funding start date of 2017 for approved retro-active applications due to their budget process. This date will be noted in the Tri-Party Agreement. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The tax increment based grant is calculated as follows: Grant = Municipal Tax Increment x Tax Factor Where: Municipal Tax Increment = Post development taxes — Pre development taxes; and : Tax Factor is the percentage of the grant as determined through the Gateway application review. 5 PBD-2016-17 April 26, 2016 The actual amount of the grant is dependent on the post development property value assessment. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The City's Community Improvement Plans contribute to the Economic Growth and Prosperity Priority of the City by providing incentives for private sector reinvestment and employment for the City. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Appendix A — Eligibility Chart Appendix B — Location Maps and Gateway CIP Strategic Investment Location Recommended by: 6, Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: 1.4-414-/Q Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer F.Berardi:gd Attach. 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Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2016-20 Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant— DOW-2016-001 Revitalization Grant Application — DOW-2016-002 4790 Victoria Avenue Applicant: 4790 Victoria Avenue Ltd. RECOMMENDATION That Council approved the Commercial Building and Façade Improvement Grant and Revitalization Grant Applications for 4790 Victoria Avenue, subject to the owner satisfying the program requirements. That the Revitalization Grant be forwarded to the Niagara Region for confirmation of support under the Smarter Niagara Incentive Program (SNIP), EXECUTIVE SUMMARY These applications can be supported because: • the fagade and building improvements will improve the appearance to this gateway intersection into the City's Downtown Area; • the façade and commercial building improvements comply with the City's grant programs; • the revitalization grant will assist in the building improvements of this long vacant building needed to ready the building for future occupants; and • the façade improvement grant and building improvement grants would total $25,000 with the City contributing one half and the Region contributing one half. The funding is available in the Downtown Reserve BACKGROUND The subject building is located on the south east corner of Victoria Avenue and Valley Way and is being redeveloped for the Niagara Falls Community Health Centre. It is a former retail building (Canadian Tire) that has been vacant for some time. The current owner is initiating the rehabilitation of this property with facade improvements and required structural works. Further improvements to the interior will be completed by the future tenants. Façade Improvement Grant The façade of the building along Victoria Avenue is to be improved with a new panel system cladding, a street entrance and new windows. There is a parcel of land, which is under separate ownership, between the subject building and Valley Way. This property is paved and 1 I 2 PBD-2016-20 April 26, 2016 without any landscaping which results in the north wall of the subject building being completely visible from the intersection of Valley Way and Victoria Avenue (see Appendix 1). The applicant proposes to paint this north wall and to add new windows thus improving the look of the building from the street (see Appendix 2 — Photo Rendering). The estimated cost of the façade improvement along Victoria Avenue is over $230,590. The Façade Improvement Grant can provide a total of 50% of the estimates up to $10,000. Under the Grant program an additional $5,000 grant is available for properties that have highly visible frontage along Queen Street or Erie Avenue. However, Victoria Avenue is not listed as being eligible for this additional funding. If supported the Façade Improvement Grant would total $10,000. The City and Region's contribution to this grant would be $5,000 each. Commercial Building Improvement Grant The Commercial Building Improvement Grant can provide a matching grant equivalent to 50% of eligible building improvements and rehabilitation work up to a maximum of $10,000, whichever is less. The applicant has provided estimates for new doors at the back of the building, mechanical work for HVAC, roofing, interior railing and stairs, fire protection and an elevator (for accessibility) totalling over $668,900. If supported the Commercial Building Improvement Grant would total $10,000. The City and Region would both contribute $5,000 each. Revitalization Grant Program The applicant has also submitted an application for the Revitalization Grant Program which provides a financial incentive in the form of a grant to help offset the increased property taxes that can result from the rehabilitation and revitalization of the property. A project that results in an increase in property assessment and taxes will be eligible for a re-imbursement of increased taxes as follows: 80% (of the increase) in years 1 to 5; 60% in years 6 and 7; 40% in year 9 and 20% in years 9 and 10. To ensure proper budgeting for financial assistance through the Smarter Niagara Incentive Program the Niagara Region has requested that they be advised of City Council's decisions on Revitalization Agreements. The applicant has provided an estimate of $2,680,045 for the total cost rehabilitation/revitalization as required by the Revitalization Grant Program application. This estimate includes the works listed under the Façade and Commercial Building Improvement Grants as well as site improvement works and other interior works. ANALYSIS The Victoria Avenue and Valley Way intersection is within the `Western Gateway Area' of the Downtown CIP and is identified as one of the principal entrances into the Downtown. The CIP envisions intensification of this area with new residential units, retail, service, office and institutional space and identifies this property as a key development site. The incoming tenant of the lands, the Niagara Falls Community Health Centre is in line with the vision of the Downtown CIP. The proposed use will bring a welcome revitalization of the vacant building and intersection. The physical improvements to the outside of the building will improve the aesthetics of this gateway entrance. 3 PBD-2016-20 April 26, 2016 FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The funding for this request will come from the Downtown CIP Special Purpose Reserve. The reserve has been established to provide funding for the City's expenses related to non-interest loans and for qualified grants. There are sufficient funds available for the subject application. If approved, the recommended grant, of which the City's portion would equal $10,000, will result in an unencumbered balance of$252,998. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The approval of the applications will satisfy Council's strategic priority by implementing the financial incentive programs within the Downtown CIP and will assist in the ongoing revitalization of the Downtown by assisting the property owner with building rehabilitation. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS • Appendix 1 — Location Map and Photo • Appendix 2 — Photo Rendering of Improvements • Appendix 3 — Photographs of the Existing Building ➢ Appendix 4 — Site Plan and Elevations Recommended by: bLioz) Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: ILIV‘h4 Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer F.Berardi:mb Attach. 4 PBD-2016-20 April 26, 2016 APPENDIX 1 n PARK ST PARK ST u, r o ,- m z ST rn h1APi.E ST -< z n a (I QUEEN ST QUEEN ST -i iss 7 n a < J- � rn 54 D D < < NST HURON ST HURON ST HURON ST N vacant C < lands rn vy747 � m �+10f1iiF ©r�c; ►10N1[GO►1 ST ►' SON ST ao C n C X 111 i- ,, a .< rn n n z l -i < n O rn .a. 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ISOR STREET -._ temotmemo.444 x y i,n, ,... .., ... , , 7 ,--y ' '-'.,,,s.L L.1_,,,..4,.+,,,___:_„--t--,14.---,--1 , ,r-,°- --;% ani'' 1 ? . - .. ..x:) _-x m a i i_•_..,—� ams' ....... a - T ' `t.-1 om .—_ p, n �� -•- I �� 14— 1 i -�I-- f _ � :_,` ---...i....1......"' — R&C-2016-05 Niagaraaalls April 26, 2016 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture SUBJECT: R&C-2016-05-Age Friendly Initiative RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council support the initiative of Niagara Falls becoming an Age Friendly Community. 2. That Council approve $1,000.00 for a half day forum to discuss the Needs Assessment Survey results to develop an Age Friendly Community. 3. That Council approve free public transportation from 9 am — 1 pm for older adults (65 plus) who reside in the City of Niagara Falls to attend the Age Friendly Forum at the MacBain Community Centre on Thursday, October 13, 2016. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Council was addressed on February 23, 2016, by Domenic Ventresca, Co-Chair of the Niagara Age-Friendly Community Network to inform Council that the Niagara Age-Friendly Community Network is continuing with the implementation of the Aging Strategy and Action Plan which was launched in June 2015. One of their primary goals was to reach out to each of the 12 local municipal councils to make them aware of the strategy and of the social and economic opportunities to capitalize on the fact that we have a growing aging population. This report outlines the recommendation of implementing Age-Friendly initiatives through the distribution of a Needs Analysis Survey specifically targeted to the older adult citizens of Niagara Falls. The feedback collected from these surveys will form the foundation of a 1/2 day forum to be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016, to address any concerns generated from the survey and to capture suggestions about developing an age-friendly community. BACKGROUND Individuals and organizations in communities across Ontario are working together to create age-friendly communities. Requirements for an age-friendly community takes into consideration the World Health Organization's (WHO) criteria for an `Age-Friendly 2 R&C-2016-05 April 26, 2016 Community' focusing on key areas such as Transportation, Housing, Social, Recreational, Cultural and Educational, Health Care and Community. Hamilton's Plan for an Age-Friendly City identified such matters as street signage not age-friendly, no complete streets policy and wanting to ensure an older adult lens is used in the development and implementation of policies. The City of London has highlighted areas for enhancement such as, improve cleanliness of parks, trails and pathways, improve access to washrooms in parks and along trails, ensure older adult needs are considered in design and construction of community centres and parks, and increase walkability and safety of sidewalks, trails and pathways. It was also emphasized that amenities should be improved at bus stops such as benches and shelters. The City of Kingston initiated focus groups similar to the forum Niagara Falls is proposing. The outcome was fifty-eight recommendations focusing on municipal programs, services and infrastructure, as well as suggested partnerships with businesses and community organizations. Suggestions ranged from, not enough time for pedestrians at traffic signals for seniors to safely cross the street and uneven sidewalks with obstacles proved problematic. Snow and ice build-up was also a major concern for seniors in the City. The cost of transportation was seen as a barrier for some seniors and it was also suggested to offer "Transit Travel Training" seminars to older adults to explain Kingston Transit. Another recommendation was to develop a strategy to address the safety component for the alternative forms of transportation using the roads such as e-bikes, scooters, and electric wheelchairs. The City of Waterloo's age-friendly initiative led to the creation of a comprehensive and representative needs assessment. As a result of the assessment, the City plans to address concerns about high curbs and a lack of outreach to socially isolated seniors. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The Coronation 50 Plus Advisory Committee was presented with the Niagara Aging Strategy and Action Plan to seek its opinions on providing recommendations and suggestions on how Niagara Falls could implement and advance the age-friendly agenda. Staff and some members of the Advisory Committee have highlighted steps in moving forward with the aging strategy and action plan by proposing the following: a) Initiate a Needs Assessment Survey taking key areas from the WHO dimensions to understand the most pressing age-friendly priorities in our community; 3 R&C-2016-05 April 26, 2016 b) The survey will be distributed at the Seniors Information and Active Living Fair to be held on June 21, 2016, at the Coronation 50 Plus Recreation Centre. In addition, the survey will be distributed to senior's building apartments, doctors and churches. Residents can also access the survey online and at community locations such as MacBain Community Centre and the Gale Centre starting June 21, 2016, until July 31, 2016; c) Staff will identify key areas and present these survey results to Senior Staff; d) Staff will plan a half day forum in the Fall of 2016 involving a keynote speaker and applicable City senior staff to address concerns and follow up from the surveys collected, thus determining priorities and indicators of success; e) Finally, an action plan must be developed and place recommendations in order of priority; identify leads and time frames for completion; identify indicators to measure successes and articulate any municipal budget considerations. An age-friendly community responds to both the opportunities and challenges of an aging population. Working towards a community that is age-friendly is a sound investment that supports physical and social environments that enable older people to live active, safe and meaningful lives, that is, to live in security, enjoy good health and continue to participate fully in society. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Staff will oversee the implementation of the needs assessment survey and will calculate the results for senior staff. To overcome any barrier for residents to attend the forum, a request that the City provide free public transportation on that day to seniors who reside in the City of Niagara Falls. To cover expenses for the forum including, a keynote speaker, advertising and refreshments, staff is requesting $1000. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT We are committed to building and promoting a vibrant, sustainable City that supports an active, connected and creative community. It is recommended to secure a Council resolution to actively support, promote and work towards Niagara Falls becoming an age-friendly City. 4 R&C-2016-05 April 26, 2016 Recommended by: Kathy Moldenhauer, Director of Recreation and Culture Respectfully submitted: Jv\ Ken To d, Chief Administrative Officer TS-2016-15 April 26, 2016 Niagaraaalls REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services SUBJECT: TS-2016-15 Dorchester Road — CN Road Closure RECOMMENDATION This report is for the information of City Council. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Dorchester Road is scheduled to be closed for one week (May 9 — 13) at the rail tracks south of Morrison Street for maintenance. Canadian National (CN) is carrying out the work. City Staff will install a detour route and be responsible for notifying applicable agencies and the public. BACKGROUND CN is planning on rehabilitating three road/rail crossings this spring. They include: May 02-06: Montrose Road (Regional road), north of Highway 420 May 09-13: Dorchester Road (City road), south of Morrison Street May 16-20: Stanley Avenue (Regional road), south of Church's Lane The work at each crossing will consist of track rehabilitation as well as paving the crossing which will require that the road be closed for the duration of the project. City Staff will be responsible for setting up a signed detour route and notifying the public of the closure for the Dorchester Road work. The Niagara Region will do the same for the Montrose Road and Stanley Avenue closures. The City will notify the motoring public of the road closure via: • An advertisement in the Niagara Review's Thursday edition. This paper is distributed to all households Citywide; • The City's website and through social media; and, • Signs posted near the rail tracks one week prior to the work to give notice to commuters of the scheduled road closure. Motorists will then have the opportunity to adjust their route for the duration of the closure. 2 TS-2016-15 April 26, 2016 City Staff will notify emergency services (fire, police, medical) and the school boards. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Dorchester Road will be closed immediately south of the Zehr's access and immediately north of Cropp Street. The signed detour route will direct southbound traffic left onto Morrison Street, right onto Drummond Road and then right onto Lundy's Lane. The same route will be used for the opposite direction. The Dorchester Road and Montrose Road closures will directly impact Niagara Falls Transit routes. Transit bus drivers will detour onto local roads which in most cases are residential to minimize the number of bus stops that would be missed. There is no transit service affected by the Stanley Avenue closure. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The detour will be carried out by Transportation Services staff. The labour and material cost has been accounted for in the 2016 General Purposes Budget. The estimated cost to install the detour route is approximately $2,000. CN has indicated that they will incur the cost of the track rehabilitation due to them not providing the City sufficient notification to budget for the work. The City is normally responsible for 50% of the cost. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities, which include ensuring that environmental, health, and social benefits direct transportation planning and design decisions related to walking, cycling, and public transit. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Newspaper notification Recommended by: ,, '‘,/,,:_C /:,) ,_______ _ Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Respectfully submitted: '2•4\4141j- Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer - PUBLIC NOTICE - iaaraOrl.s DORCHESTER ROAD TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE MAY 9 TO 13, 2016 Motorists and the general public are hereby advised that Dorchester Road will be closed at the rail crossing to vehicle traffic and pedestrians starting on Monday, May 9, 2016 until Friday, May 13, 2016. The rail crossing is located south of Morrison Street. Samson St The road closure is -t ....:.... necessary to rehabilitate the 1 004-_ Q'R°°°�°°O50fe°f CN railway crossing. re Emergency services will not ' have access during this closure. Hem. 'Z° 7, A detour route will be posted m along Morrison Street, Drummond Road and Lundy's Lane. Local access .`: _:;1 .--y-ltre - PUBLIC NOTICE - NiagaraJalls DORCHESTER ROAD AT C.N. RAIL TRACKS TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE & REVISION TO NIAGARA FALLS TRANSIT ROUTE #111 MAY 9 to MAY 13, 2016 Dorchester Road will be closed to vehicle traffic starting on Monday, May 9, 2016 until Friday, May 13, 2016 for rail track maintenance. The road will be closed for the entire duration of the project. Niagara Falls Transit #111 route buses will be diverted onto Morrison Street, LaMarsh Street, Burdette Drive, Pettit Avenue and Cropp Street (and vice versa) during this time. There will be no bus stops affected by this detour. Inquiries can be directed to Bob Chambers, Manager of Transit Operations at Niagara Falls Transit at (905) 356-7521 extension 4531 or by e-mail at bchambersniagarafalls.ca . ( .. ,.f'. .11 wt- _ , " i Road , i - , -1, . ..� - a : Closure k .' , . . , _ . . isT k I .e« ' i of . '' I , -,, ,. . _ . . •it � " _ A i a ;. p .. .•tea 4 TS-2016-16 Niagaraaalls April 26, 2016 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services SUBJECT: TS-2016-16 Subdivision Agreements Update to Parking and Traffic By-law 89-2000 RECOMMENDATION That the regulatory signs outlined in this report be approved for the fourth phase (first stage) of the Warren Woods Subdivision and the first phase (first stage) of the Oldfield Estates Subdivision. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parking and Traffic Bylaw 89-2000 needs to be amended to reflect the additional traffic controls in new subdivisions. BACKGROUND Approval has been granted for the fourth phase (first stage) of the Warren Woods Subdivision and the first phase (first stage) of the Oldfield Estates Subdivision. The street system within each subdivision has been constructed. Conditions have been imposed through the subdivision agreement for the installation of stop signs, yield signs and parking prohibited signs. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE A breakdown of the regulatory signs is as follows: Stop Signs That a stop sign be installed at the following intersections facing traffic: 1. Westbound on Buckeye Crescent (North) at Kalar Road; 2. Westbound on Blue Ash Lane at Kalar Road; 3. Westbound on Buckeye Crescent (South) at Kalar Road; 4. Eastbound on Blue Ash Lane at Buckeye Crescent; 2 TS-2016-16 April 26, 2016 5. Northbound on Hackberry Trail at Buckeye Crescent (South); 6. Northbound on Pender Street at Sam lorfida Drive; 7. Northbound on Clendenning Street at Sam lorfida Drive; 8. Eastbound on Sam lorfida Drive at Drummond Road; 9. Southbound on Willey Street at McCartney Drive; 10.Southbound on Clendenning Street at McCartney Drive; 11.Eastbound on Dores Drive at Clendenning Street; and, 12.Westbound on Dores Drive at Clendenning Street. Yield Signs That a yield sign be installed facing traffic at the following traffic circle: 1. Northbound on Pender Street at McCartney Drive; 2. Southbound on Pender Street at McCartney Drive; 3. Eastbound on McCartney Drive at Pender Street; and, 4. Westbound on McCartney Drive at Pender Street. Parking Prohibited Signs That a "no parking" restriction is installed on the north and east sides of Hackberry Trail including the entire turning bulb. This restriction will be removed once the road is extended to Brown Road. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS All costs associated with the sign purchase and labour costs have been incorporated into the subdivision agreements and have been paid in full by the developers. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities, which include ensuring that environmental, health, and social benefits direct transportation planning and design decisions related to walking, cycling, and public transit. Recommended by: Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services N .-4tll-/-'1(-jj Respectfully submitted: i Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer TS-2016-17 Niagaraaalls April 26, 2016 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services SUBJECT: TS-2016-17 Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMP) Thorold Hearing Officer Agreement RECOMMENDATION 1) That Council approve the agreement with the City of Thorold for the shared resource of a Hearing Officer for the Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMP) Bylaw 2014-65; and 2) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TS-2014-38 the City of Niagara Falls approved a one year agreement to share a Hearing officer with the City of Thorold for the AMP system which was implemented in July 2014. The City of Niagara Falls and the City of Thorold are looking to renew this agreement for a three (3) year period based on successful results of hearings for parking penalty notices. The number of disputed tickets did not increase following the transference to the AMP system of hearings from the Provincial Court trial system. Also, the City of Niagara Falls has not experienced any public concern for the process which is less formal and allows the public more freedom to discuss their parking matters with the Hearing Officer than the previous POA system. BACKGROUND In 2012, changes to the Provincial Offences Act allowed municipalities to regulate municipal fines through an Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) process governed through Ontario Municipal Act. In 2014, the Senior Regional Justice of the Peace for Niagara instructed that all parking violations move to the AMP system to alleviate the strain of court time on the Provincial Court system as the AMP process can use an independent Screening and Hearing judiciary system outside of the Provincial courts. 2 TS-2016-17 April 26, 2016 The City of Niagara Falls processes approximately 10 — 20 hearings annually. In 2015 there were 11 hearings scheduled with the City of Thorold. There are currently five municipalities in the shared Hearing officer agreement. The City of Thorold, the Town of Niagara on the Lake, West Lincoln, Grimsby and the City of Niagara Falls The agreement required an annual payment of $500 as well as fifty percent of the fine amount on conviction, for the services of a Hearing officer. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Approval of the agreement for a shared Hearing Officer with the City of Thorold to process parking penalty notices through the approved AMP bylaw 2014-65 will streamline the enforcement process enabling staff and the public an expeditious resolution to parking fine matters. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The annual cost of a hearing officer for the previous one year trial period was $600. It is anticipated that the same amount will be experienced in the following year and has been budget for in the Operating Budget. LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Any person disputing a ticket will have essentially that same opportunity to make their case as is available to dispute a ticket in the traditional court system. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities; continue the parking operations user-pay philosophy through the development and implementation of a 10 Year Parking Capital Infrastructure Program and Rate Stabilization Plan. Recommended by: Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Res ectfull submitted: I P Y Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer PB TS-2016-19 Niagararalls April 26, 2016 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services SUBJECT: TS-2016-19 RFP for Advertising Opportunities on Pedestrian Benches at Transit Bus Stops RECOMMENDATION 1) That council award the contract for on-street Pedestrian Benches at Transit Bus Stops for a period of five (5) years to Creative Outdoor Advertising. 2) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary Agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In contracting a service provider to install and maintain pedestrian benches at transit stops the City benefits from the use of the hardware at no cost and gains revenue from the advertising space. An RFP was issued for provision of Pedestrian benches for a five year term lease commencing mid-June 2016. An added feature and benefit to the city is the construction of concrete pads by Creative Outdoor at their cost. There was one submission to the RFP and upon completion of the Evaluation Criteria Review it is recommended the City award the RFP to Creative Outdoor Advertising. BACKGROUND Approximately 60 pedestrian benches with advertising are currently provided at bus stop locations. The current service provider of these benches is Kiwanis and their previous agreement had expired June 2015. In 2015 staff prepared a report to council TS-2015-15, requesting the extension of the Kiwanis agreement for a year terminating in June 2016. During the year staff was to review options to move forward which consisted of carrying out an inventory of the bench locations, assess compliance with AODA and evaluate opportunities to generate revenue for the city. RFP 7-2016, Advertising Opportunities on Pedestrian Benches at Transit Bus Stops was issued to media agencies interested in providing the service to the public. The RFP included information to possible bidders to ensure they were aware of the criteria which would be evaluated to determine which service provider would be awarded the 2 TS-2016-19 April 26, 2016 proposal. There was one submission, Creative Outdoor Advertising. The bid was evaluated on the following criteria. Proponents Relevant Experience (weight factor 20) Quality and Style of Bench Offered (weight factor 20) Quality of Advertisement Per Review of Proponents Submitted Portfolio (weight factor 20) Proposed Cleaning and Maintenance Schedule (weight factor 10) Proponents Value Added (weight factor 10) Revenue (weight factor 20) Although only one bid was received Creative Outdoor Advertisings Proposal rated high in all categories. The rating committee was comprised of three staff. In the RFP, Creative Outdoor has provided an option of two styles of benches. Depending on the preferred style the revenue for 60 benches ranges from $14,997.60 to $19,497.60 annually. A significant added value component to be provided by Creative Outdoor is the construction of concrete pads at each location where secure footing for the benches is not available. This will consist of the construction of approximately 30 - 5 ft. x 9 ft. concrete pads to be constructed by Creative Outdoor at their cost. The construction of these pads is estimated at $ 25,000 - $ 30,000. The concrete pads will enhance the amenity for pedestrians towards meeting compliance with AODA, as pedestrians will not be subject to mud, grass etc. Furthermore, an additional feature provided by Creative Outdoor is the supply of a garbage receptacle in conjunction with the bench which is to be cleaned by Creative Outdoor. This added feature will reduce the revenue generated, however, may be useful at select locations. In January 2016 Creative Outdoor Advertising was awarded the contract for Advertising Opportunities for the Recycling Bins. They were also the provider for the recycle bins for the contract that commenced in 2011 and expired in January 2016. Throughout the previous contract Creative Outdoor Advertising had been very responsive throughout the past five years and has been providing exemplary response times for quality of product, timely and thorough maintenance activities and submitting payment on time. Kiwanis had not submitted a bid for the advertising opportunities and have provided correspondence (attached) indicating that they are not in a position to purchase the benches required and have them installed in the time frame necessary. Very few Kiwanis benches have been upgraded in the past resulting in many of them in poor condition. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The product provides an amenity for pedestrians waiting at select bus stop locations throughout the city. Furthermore, revenue is generated for the City of Niagara Falls for the use of advertising space. All installation and maintenance is the sole responsibility 3 TS-2016-19 April 26, 2016 of Creative Outdoor Advertising. Creative Outdoor Advertising was the sole bidder and has successfully provided the service for the past 5 years for the Recycling Bin program on city streets. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Creative Outdoor will be submitting payment to the City on a monthly basis for the advertising opportunities on all bins and handrails. The amount will be based on the number of units in the field and the selected style of bench. The annual revenue is approximately $14,997.60 to $19,497.60. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT To maintain the city standards of safety and operational needs. Attachments Bench Style Photos Letter from Kiwanis Club of Stamford TS-2015-15 — Kiwanis Agreement (Previous report) _ - Recommended by: - - Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Respectfully submitted: 1.4-14j Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer MC I REP No. 7-2015 COA PedestKon Benches 7016 Techitcal Propovil Cit/of Niagara Folic •4 :---i:-.'-'--- . . , . , _..,,. .„, ,.. . . ,• L . _.:„.. , _. , , .,". I ----7. :_---,,, • :-...:: i -...—.. 1 Di H( 1 OKI HOPI PI( ( Ala I . 0 A • V! A V : : 0 A7 • '..- •.. aTirr •-• _ —•, . , . _____• 1.800.661.5088 r t. MATTHEW .., _. ,.. METRO COBB BROKERS COBB .. . ... — HOME 303'4478'3083 . . .. • TEAM • ,. Colorsdp Re0.04ms-Z;047$4700 .' . ..-,....: -..,• . . . .., .. . •'''''-:4;'':"P.,2•C. , .'N. .):2.'.'''''',',,•-•• • • .' ,`''''..,7'.;;;:4;.N.":•:,:,, t,,ik , ,, 1 2,1e? 'itniifivillP Ba in, Gorm1,-/HN LCH LC10 PhoH.• ROC '361. tpC,:c.8 I 1,, FOb C?') ), \i',/,,,0 :Aik,,,I, Crf-,.)1 ./,,Cia ran r cnin Kiwanis Club of Stamford P.O.Box 784 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E6V6 Office Phone: 905-354-4881 Sent via email only: mcarrick@niagarafalls.ca neisley@niagarafalls.ca March 1/tk', 2016 City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON 1.2E 6X5 Dear Sirs: RE: BUS BENCHES The Kiwanis Club of Stamford will not be putting a bid on the Bus Bench Program based on your tendering package. While our Kiwanis Club has maintained the Bus Bench Project for many years and has raised thousands of dollars which have been turned around and put back into the community, we are not in a position to purchase a minimum of 60 benches and have them installed on the time frame outlined in the bid. We wish to thank the City, City Staff and the City Council for their past co-operation in this very worthwhile project. We would particularly like to thank former Mayor Wayne Thomson as he was a very strong supporter of our efforts over many years. We would appreciate it if you would pass this letter on to Council as well, on our behalf. Yours truly, Brian McKeown . f ,"moi t44ate°: s" rHE CHILDREN Or TS-2015-15 Niagaraaglls May 26, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati j and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2015-15 Kiwanis Agreement — Supply and Install Advertising Bus Benches RECOMMENDATIONS That the agreement with the Kiwanis Group be extended for an additional year to allow for a review of options moving forward. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The recommendation to extend the Kiwanis Agreement until June 1, 2016 is agreeable to the Kiwanis Group as well as the city. BACKGROUND For over ten years Kiwanis Group has been the sole organization permitted to install advertising benches for profit on municipal right-of-way. Kiwanis entered into a formal agreement with the City for the supply and installation of advertising bus benches at designated transit stops in 2005. The agreement was extended in 2010 through 2015. The most recent agreement with the Kiwanis Group, expires June 2015. The advertising revenue generated by the benches was solely kept by the Kiwanis Group. To support the benches the city constructed concrete pads on an annual basis when funding was available. Throughout the years various BIA's have elected to install alternate benches opposed to the style offered by Kiwanis when streetscaping opportunities arose. Most recently the Lundys Lane BIA chose decorative red/black wrought iron benches while the Main/Ferry BIA chose a decorative solid black wrought iron style. Similarly the Downtown BIA installed a black wrought iron bench as part of their streetscape plan . The Victoria/Centre BIA is currently proceeding with streetscaping plans that most likely includes a decorative bench alternative to the Kiwanis style bench. 2 TS-2015-15 May 26, 2015 Recent legislation amendments now require compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. As these benches are located at bus stops, the bench location and periphery area ie. Surface, unobstructed access, etc. must be in compliance with the Act. A large majority of the sites where benches are placed do not comply at this time. In addition to legislation changes, city bus routing had been revised early in 2015. Given the legislative changes and route changes, its necessary to compile an updated inventory to assess compliance and upgrades necessary. The extension of an additional year will allow completion of this as well as evaluating alternate options in providing this street hardware amenity and generating revenue opportunities for the city. The Kiwanis Group has agreed to extend the agreement for an additional year expiring June 1, 2016. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The current agreement expires in June 2015. Extending the agreement until June 2016 provides staff with the necessary timeframe to compile an inventory, research and assess opportunities in providing this amenity with opportunities to generate revenue for the city. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The extension of the agreement will require an amendment to the existing agreement for an additional year. There is no financial implication at this time. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities by employing a safe, accessible, convenient, integrated and fiscally responsible transportation system that ensures "barrier free" accessibility. Recommended by: /1-744:r ;/-.) Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Respectfully submitted: 2--la—rij Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer C) 0 3 3 c z C) a 0 z Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: Voice Mail Dean. The consensus from the Niagara Falls Clean Air Association is that the following be read to council by you. with a copy provided to each council member and senior staff member, to familiarize members of City Council who are not cognizant that their actions on City Council and in their bylaws are duty bound by the Human Rights Code as indicated in the Municipal Councillors guidebook. Ontario's Human Rights Code The Ontario Human Rights Code (the Code) provides for equal rights and opportunities, and freedom from discrimination. The Code recognizes the dignity and worth of every person in Ontario. It applies to the areas of employment, housing, facilities and services, contracts, and membership in unions, trade or professional associations. What is disability? "Disability" covers a broad range and degree of conditions, some visible and some not visible. A disability may have been present from birth, caused by an accident, or developed over time. There are physical, mental and learning disabilities, mental disorders, hearing or vision disabilities, epilepsy, drug and alcohol dependencies, environmental sensitivities, and other conditions. Removing barriers and designing inclusively Persons with disabilities face many kinds of barriers every day. These can be physical, attitudinal or systemic. It is best to identify and remove barriers voluntarily instead of waiting to answer individual accommodation requests or complaints. Barriers aren't just physical. Taking steps to prevent "ableism" - attitudes in society that devalue and limit the potential of persons with disabilities - will help promote respect and dignity, and help people with disabilities to fully take part in community life. The duty to accommodate Even when facilities and services are designed as inclusively as possible, you may still need to accommodate the individual needs of some people with disabilities. Under the Code, unions, landlords and service providers have a legal "duty to accommodate" persons with disabilities. The goal of accommodation is to allow people with disabilities to equally benefit from and take part in services, housing or the workplace. The second step is to clarify that city council are a service provider, then to compare the non- ratified bylaw from March 22nd to the draft bylaw presented on April 26th and determine which of the two would least discriminate against those with disabilities affected by recreational burning. In addition. we again submit to you a request for accommodation of our disabilities as proposed in the draft bylaw presented to Council on March 22nd. We will also tender doctors notes of our disabilities as they come available, though these were not requested specifically by council, it will place the burden of satisfying our Human Rights on your shoulders. We further request confidentiality of our medical notes and our names. Regards, Niagara Falls Clean Air Association 2 Dean Iorfida From: LBottos@aurora.ca Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 3:23 PM To: LBottos@aurora.ca Cc: TMrakas@aurora.ca Subject: Municipal Summit on OMB Reform - May 14, 2016 Attachments: Municipal-Summit-OMB-Reform-May-14-2016.pdf TO: ALL ONTARIO MUNICIPALITIES Attention: Municipal Clerk Please forward the attached invitation regarding the Municipal Summit on OMB Reform, to be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016, in Markham, to all Members of your Council. Thanks very much, Linda Bottos Council/Committee Secretary Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Box 1000 Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 Phone: 905-727-3123 ext 4225 Fax: 905-726-4732 Ibottos aurora.ca www aurora.ca 1 Legal&Legislative Services A= TRO Stephen M.A. Huycke lJ 905-726-4771 shuycke@aurora.ca you;re in,good CC"cpai+� Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Box 1000 Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 February 2, 2016 DELIVERED BY E-MAIL TO: The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario kwynne.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Dear Premier: Re: Town of Aurora Council Resolution of January 26, 2016 Re: Motion (a) Ontario Municipal Board Jurisdiction Please be advised that this matter was heard by Council at its Council meeting held on January 26, 2016, and in this regard Council adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS the Town of Aurora spends an incredible amount of resources and taxpayer money developing an Official Plan; and WHEREAS the Town's Official Plan is ultimately approved by the Province; and WHEREAS it is within the legislative purview of Municipal Council to approve Official Plan amendments or Zoning By-law changes that better the community or fit within the vision of the Town of Aurora Official Plan; and WHEREAS it is also within the legislative purview of Municipal Council to deny Official Plan amendments or Zoning By-law changes that do not better the community or do not fit within the vision of the Town of Aurora Official Plan; and WHEREAS planning decisions may be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board ("OMB"), an unelected, appointed body that is not accountable to the residents of Aurora; and WHEREAS appeals of OMB decisions are limited to questions of law, not the findings of facts in a case; and WHEREAS all decisions—save planning decisions—made by Municipal Council are similarly only subject to appeal by judicial review and such appeals are limited to questions of law; The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario Re: Town of Aurora Council Resolution of January 26, 2016 February 2, 2016 Page 2 of 2 NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Aurora Town Council requests the Government of Ontario to limit the jurisdiction of the OMB to questions of law or process; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT that the Government of Ontario be requested to require the OMB to uphold any planning decisions of Municipal Councils unless they are contrary to the processes and rules set out in legislation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this Motion be sent to The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Ted McMeekin, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Mr. Patrick Brown, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, Ms. Andrea Horwath, Leader of the New Democratic Party, and all Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) in the Province of Ontario; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this Motion be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and all Ontario municipalities for their consideration. The above is for your information and any attention deemed necessary. Yours truly, ..---4/ f Stephen A. Hu cke Town Clerk SMH/lb Copy: The Honourable Ted McMeekin, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Mr. Patrick Brown, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party Ms. Andrea Horwath, Leader of the New Democratic Party All Members of Provincial Parliament in Ontario Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) All Ontario Municipalities 4/13/2016 OMB Reform Petition OMB Reform Mar 6 2016 it Municipal Councillors (/author.php?petid=77530&ref=petition) 447 Signatures (/petitions/omb-reforms/signatures.html) 3461 Views n ,� murals c .v a "enaL . ethics H ' active statesman. 5. +; Pd 'Mentalist I ri. oary democratic - E . physic! .4.• —0 K.,,:,. ince netaty scf action v n staunch atrjotistn parliamentary ewe ,dabble sc. ,%�' patriotism--;. Prilminent , -do. C3 national unionist liberal electoral geography theoIogy.. • • arsaian E i Whigwerallty .rPg�un { �� 0 I I C S ICSX c. bpoliti y canvass intricacy alkan philosophy .Ep g nomination demncrary "r"4" , i #Politics (/petition-campaigns/Politics/) "C z, Target: residents and politicians in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region: Canada (/petition-campaigns/Canada/) Website: facebook.com/ombreform (http://facebook.com/ombreform) Municipalities across the Golden Horseshoe are working together to accomplish one thing... reform the OMB. Below is a sample of the motion that is being presented to Councils: https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/omb-reform 1.html 1/5 4/13/2016 OMB Reform Petition WHEREAS municipalities spend an incredible amount of resources and taxpayer money developing an Official Plan; and WHEREAS a municipalities Official Plan is ultimately approved by the Province; and WHEREAS it is within the legislative purview of Municipal Council to approve Official Plan amendments or Zoning By-law changes that better the community or fit within the vision of the Cities/towns Official Plan; and WHEREAS it is also within the legislative purview of Municipal Council to deny Official Plan amendments or Zoning By-law changes that do not better the community or do not fit within the vision of the municipality's Official Plan; and WHEREAS planning decisions may be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board ("OMB"), an unelected, appointed body that is not accountable to the residents of the Greater Golden Horseshoe; and WHEREAS appeals of OMB decisions are limited to questions of law, not the findings of facts in a case; and WHEREAS all decisions—save planning decisions—made by Municipal Council are similarly only subject to appeal by judicial review and such appeals are limited to questions of law; We, the undersigned, residents and Politicians call on the province to take immediate action to review the powers and process of the Ontario Municipal Board, an unelected body, that is not accountable to the residents, to ensure that the OMB is respectful of municipal planning policies and local decision making and complies with Provincial Policy; Also that the Province of Ontario limit the jurisdiction of the OMB to questions of law or process, and that the Government of Ontario be requested to require https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/om b-reform 1.htm I 2/5 4/13/2016 OMB Reform Petition the OMB to uphold any planning decisions of Municipal Councils unless they are contrary to the processes and rules set out in legislation. 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Sign this petition 1 https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/omb-reform1.html 3/5 MUNICIPAL SUl�MI • - worizolg together kr°Mit reform You are invited to attend the Municipal Summit on OMB Reform - Process and Power Municipal Representatives For OMB Reform • Saturday, May 14, 2016 • 9amto4pm • Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham 9:00AM—9:45AM Registration(Elected Officials Only)-FREE 9:45AM—10:00AM Opening Remarks 10:00AM—12:00AM Round Table Discussion ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION INVITED SPEAKERS • John Chipman—Author"Law Unto Itself',former editor of the Ontario Municipal Board Reports • Helen Cooper—Former Mayor of Kingston,Chair of the Ontario Municipal Board, AMO President • Leo Longo—Senior Partner Aird&Berlis LLP,member A&B Municipal and Land Use Planning Group • Val Shuttleworth—Chief Planner for York Region,leads Planning and Economic Development Branch • Joe Vaccaro—CEO of the Ontario Home Builders Association(BILD) Breakout Session with lunch provided 12:00AM—1:30AM Individual group discussions of various OMB Reform Issues; Identify preferred actions and/or solutions 1:30PM—1:45PM Break Summary 1:45PM—2:45PM Moderated discussion on breakout session results; Next steps 2:45PM—3:00PM Closing Remarks-Working Group Chair Post-Summit Networking 3:00PM—4:00PM Attendees and Organizers We look forward to your attendance — Together we will make a difference! Please RSVP your attendance by May 10 to: For further information, please contact: Tom Mrakas - Councillor, Town of Aurora — (1) 289-879-2176 Please distribute these links to your constituents and colleagues: • Facebook page: n� �,, tf ,,� , _ • Petition: Ar ,� . , _ Approved by the Working Group for the Municipal Task Force for OMB Reform Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:02 AM To: Dean Iorfida; Teresa Fabbro Subject: FW: Brain Tumour Awareness Month -May Attachments: BTAMProclamation2016.docx From: Donna and Phil Fobert [mailto:c :] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 3:49 PM To: Jim Diodati; Subject: Brain Tumour Awareness Month -May Donna Christie-Fobert 25 Buchanan Crescent Thorold, Ontario L2V 4S2 April 18_201.6 Dear Mayor Diodati: Re: Brain Tumour Awareness Month - May I am writing to ask for your help in proclaiming the month of May as Brain Tumour Awareness Month. Every day 27 Canadians hear the words you have a brain tumour." Brain tumours cause changes in mobility, vision, cognition and personality, and profoundly alter the lives of patients, their families and their communities. I have been personally affected by a brain tumour which is how I became involved with Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. May 20th is important to me, it is the day the doctors discovered my brain tumour in 2014, which turns out is an oligodendroglioma. Although it is benign (thankfully), because my awake craniotomy was unsuccessful in removing it, I had radiation in October 2014, and 114 days of oral chemo ending in December 2015, to see if they can sterilize it. I have had many set backs along the way to recovery, including a major staph infection in the bone that was removed from my craniotomy. I had a picc line for 10 weeks after the bone was removed. In Sept 2014, a fake bone plate was put back in, but because the incision had been reopened 3 times, it did not fully heal, leaving me with exposed bone plate until September < , 2015, where I had to have a complete scalp rotation and skin graft, which I am still recovering from. It has been quite the ride because of this tumour. We originally named him Kevin, but when my neurosurgeon was only able to remove about 10% of it, we dropped the k and call it Evin now. I call it 'my tumour humour'. But at the end of the day, it has still been a very long road, and am now dealing with the trauma of it all with a bit of depression and anxiety. I look forward to the day when this journey is behind me, and I have faith in my team that our ultimate goal of returning me to my full life is absolutely going to happen. I have also been interviewed by Cheryl Clock from the St. Catharines Standard for a educational piece and advocacy about brain tumors. This story should be published shortly. Although I am now a resident of Thorold, I lived in Niagara Falls for 15 years, and both my children were born at GNGH. Also, on May 1st at 10pm, Niagara Falls will be lit up orange in support of Brain Tumour Awareness. The most common tumours are incurable, although patients undergo extensive treatment aimed at controlling the disease. Brain tumours are the most common cause of cancer—related death in children under 20. In adults, glioblastoma is the most common type of brain tumour; life expectancy with treatment is around 12 months. There is no known cause of brain tumours, therefore, there are no prevention strategies. For several years the month of October was recognized as Brain Tumour Awareness Month. This year, for the first time, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada are highlighting the month of May as Brain Tumour Awareness Month in order to align with efforts in the United States to create a North American Brain Tumour Awareness Month. They hope that the increased awareness from this cooperative coalition will bring greater support for the cause. Please help raise awareness about this terrible disease and support our efforts to advocate for research leading to better treatments and improved access to care for patients and their families. Attached to this letter, please find a draft proclamation, which invites your municipality to proclaim the month of May as Brain Tumour Awareness Month. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Kindest regards, Donna Christie-Fobert "Color outside the lines" 2 brain foundation City of xxxxxxxx Proclamation Brain Tumour Awareness Month WHEREAS, the causes of and cure for brain tumours are unknown and early detection and treatment is vital to prolonged and improved survival; WHEREAS current information indicates that 27 Canadians are diagnosed with a brain tumour every day; WHEREAS brain tumours strike people of all ages from newborns to seniors, crossing all economic, social and ethnic boundaries; AND WHEREAS, brain tumours are the most common cause of solid cancer death in children and young adults; AND WHEREAS, the mission of Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada is to reach every Canadian affected by a brain tumour through support, education, information and research; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the City of xxxxxxxx PROCLAIMS MAY 2016 AS BRAIN TUMOUR AWARENESS MONTH to\GARA Fa/1s 4F OPTIMISTS April 5, 2016 Clerk's Office City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. lorfida: Since 1965, Optimist Clubs around the world have recognized the accomplishments of law enforcement officers in the community through a Respect for Law program. In conjunction with our annual "Respect for Law" awards night, we ask that you issue a proclamation, proclaiming the week of May 16, 2016 as "Respect for Law Week" in the City of Niagara Falls. We thank you in advance for this consideration. Yours in Optimism Darrell Swinimer Vice President Niagara Falls Optimist Club Telephone: 905 357 4628 Email: dswinimer@cogeco.ca THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF NIAGARA FALLS Fallsview BIA 2016 levy Marketing & advertising $ 18,100.00 Office expenses $ 4,800.00 Conventions & meetings $ 2,000.00 Association memberships $ 1,100.00 Sponsorships(WFOL fireworks, NYE, icewine, etc.) $ 345,000.00 Insurance $ 3,000.00 Professional fees $ 5,500.00 Salary & wages $ 79,500.00 Miscellaneous/Contingency $ 5,000.00 Convention centre commitment $ 1,000,000.00 Beautification $ 28,000.00 HST $ 8,000.00 Total $ 1,500,000.00 I II— > Z Z Z G) 3 D m m cnI I 1 I I I I I 1 5.4X.2,1*- PBD-2016-19 Niagaraaalls April 26, 2016 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2016-19 SBA-2016-001 - Sign By-law Amendment Owner: 4 High Street Inc. Agent: Permit World Inc. 8267 Thorold Stone Road (Circle K Convenience & Gas) RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the Sign By-law amendment application to permit a pylon sign to be located on lands that are zoned Neighbourhood Commercial (NC), conditional on the following: 1. That only one pylon sign be permitted; 2. The sign be reduced in height to 8 m.; 3. The sign area be limited to 13 sq. m.; and 4. That the lighting of the sign be restricted within the hours of 11 pm. and 7 am. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The amendment is requested to permit a pylon sign on lands that would not be permitted by the regulations of the Sign By-law. The site specific amendment to the by-law is required to permit a pylon sign on lands zoned Neighbourhood Commercial. The Sign By-law amendment can be approved, as recommended, will meet the intent of the Official Plan policies respecting signs. In order to ensure this, it is being recommended that the amending by-law regulate the sign in the following manner: • That there be only one pylon sign and it be located in the southwest corner of the site; • That the maximum height of the sign be limited to 8m; • That the sign area be limited to 13 sq. m.; and • Any lighting of the sign be restricted within the hours of 11 pm and 7 am. BACKGROUND Proposal A sign by-law amendment is requested to permit a 9m. high pylon sign to be erected on lands known as 8267 Thorold Stone Road. Refer to Schedule 1 to locate the site. The property is currently zoned Neighbourhood Commercial to permit a service station and 2 PBD-2016-19 April 26, 2016 convenience store. A pylon sign would not be permitted under the regulations of the Sign By-law and as such, an amendment is necessary to allow a pylon sign for a business that would normally have such a sign. The By-law requires that amendments be considered by Council and that notice of the public meeting be given to all property owners within 120 m. of the subject property. Notice for this application was circulated on March 15, 2016. The purpose of the pylon sign is to advertise the convenience store and gas prices. Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses The property is currently under development for a service station and convenience store. There are residential areas to the west, southwest and east of the property. To the north is an Institutional use, St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Elementary School. Circulation Comments One neighbor submitted a comment regarding the safety of children from the nearby school waiting at the corner to cross Thorold Stone Rd, and the danger of being near a tall sign in winter for fear of falling ice; thought the sign was too tall and not necessary to publicize information about the property. ANALYSIS The subject property is designated Residential in the Official Plan. Limited Neighbourhood Commercial developments are permitted within the Residential designation of the Official Plan. The Official Plan also contains policies respecting signs, which state in part, that signs are a part of the streetscape and are to be designed to complement the built form and character of the surrounding area. Typically, pylon signs, given their height and size, are not permitted on lands zoned NC as they have the potential of impacting residential uses. However, gas stations typically have pylon signs, so the proposal for this sign is appropriate for the use. The site is located at the intersection of Thorold Stone Road and Kalar Road which is at the periphery of three neighbourhoods and despite this peripheral location the sign still may have the potential to impact residential uses located to the west and south. Because of this, staff is recommending that the sign be modified in the following manner: • That the sign location be limited to the southwest corner of the site which should have the least impacts on surrounding lands. • That the maximum sign height be limited to 8m which is consistent with the maximum building height in the neighbourhood commercial areas and will still allow the sign to be higher than the canopy and building. • That the maximum sign area be limited to 13 sq. m. from the proposed 15.3 sq. m. • That the lighting of the sign be dimmed between the hours of 11 pm. and 7 am. to lessen the impact on the surrounding residential uses. 3 PBD-2016-19 April 26, 2016 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT One of the City's strategic priorities is to encourage and support local businesses and workers with the goal of stimulating the economy. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Appendix 1 - Location Map Appendix 2 - Site Plan Appendix 3 - Proposed Sign Recommended by: - "" ° .) Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: Ke Todd, Chief Administrative Officer P.Boyle:mb Attach. S:\PDR\2016\PBD-2016-19,SBA-2016-001,Sign By-law Amendment Application 8247 Thorold Stone Road.docx 4 PBD-2016-19 April 26, 2016 APPENDIX 1 A ._ . .a icGIW)551 akt 4 k 8 eGEDR le, csLe4 oR i ..„.' ' I fi) TIORDID STONE RD g MICHAEL ST "OVEN k, f 5 PBD-2016-19 April 26, 2016 APPENDIX 2 !* f s bi I — � -- -I i.I ,.-. .-,,,, -±:_i-- !-_,1/4.. .,, - _ ._ I. . -,,, 'gall 111'i NN f 7 r , ( ;1 ��./ 1 1 1 1i - (I I �a �T u 1 'z E _ r I _ II j < I I I; I , 1 ; , �ms; ( I � 1 Z� I - -< I - ' ��` r ��lj ,_ � � 1 I I ' —1 --,1 — . -,-4-r. — . —..-/..--. ./ • r /:, + y7.q9m O.w N 6 PBD-2016-19 April 26, 2016 APPENDIX 3 N J • 011 t A 2 g • Unleaded E Diesel Y � x"11 sak. rxa_s_. 8267- ♦ L • 2.-6 r • i A ♦ • FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW 1 M ,. P!anrnc. JCi1.1l;t q r,le _*"/` 8157 Michael Street Niagara Falls, Ont 5 April 2016 Development of Planning and Development City Hall, 4310 Queen St. Niagara Falls, Ont Dear Sir: I am writing this letter concerning a Sign By-Law Amendment Application, File SBA-2016- 001. Specifically the construction of a sign 29.5' tall at the SE corner of the intersection of Kalar and"Thorold Stone roads. This is a single business with convenience store and gas pumps. A large sign is not needed for people to see the small amount of information portrayed on this sign. There is good visibility from all 4 approaches. A sign of this size will not fit in with the rest of the neighbourhood. This by-law exists for a reason. It will stick out like a sore thumb. There is a school crossing directly next to this proposed pylon sign. In the winter time school children, crossing guards and parents will be standing almost directly under it while waiting for the lights to change before they cross Thorold Stone Road. Ice falling off this sign is a serious risk to these people. Safety should always be paramount when considering any structure to be placed where it places the public at risk. Taking into consideration, the lack of need, aesthetics and, most importantly safety, this sign should not be allowed as proposed. Sincerely Michael Bradley FL . ..J I 42_. Ld r i i APR u 6 2W6 i 1 1 PBD-2016-16 NiagaraFalls April 26, 2016 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2016-16 AM-2010-003, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 6455 Fallsview Boulevard, 5471 Stanley Avenue and 5896 and 6046 Dunn Street Applicant: 1712093 Ontario Ltd. and 2100422 Ontario Ltd. (Carmen Menechella) Agent: Italia Gilberti, Broderick and Partners Proposal: 20 Storey Addition to a 10 Storey Hotel Tower RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to amend the site specific zoning for 6455 Fallsview Boulevard to permit the construction of a 20 storey addition to the existing 10 storey hotel tower on the land, and to amend the site specific zoning of 6471 Stanley Avenue and 5896 and 6046 Dunn Street to permit additional required parking for this addition to be provided on these lands. 2. The approval be subject to providing the 15 metre roof feature on the proposed hotel as shown on Schedule 4, and to maintain the current requirement for a decorative wall or fence between a parking lot and a street on 6455 Fallsview Boulevard and 6471 Stanley Avenue. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1712093 Ontario Ltd. and 2100422 Ontario Ltd. have submitted an application to amend Zoning By-law No. 79-200 for three properties known as 6455 Fallsview Boulevard (Parcel 1), 5471 Stanley Avenue (Parcel 2) and 5895 and 6046 Dunn Street (Parcel 3). The current zoning permits the existing 18 and 10 storey hotel towers on Parcel 1 and to permit the majority of the parking to be provided on Parcels 2 and 3. The applicant is proposing a 20 storey addition to the 10 storey hotel, and additional required parking on Parcels 2 and 3. Provided the roof feature as shown on Schedule 3 is secured, and the decorative wall or fence requirement is maintained for Parcels 1 and 2, the amendment can be recommended for the following reasons: - The proposal complies with the height policies in the Official Plan; - The proposed tower complies with most of the design criteria, and, despite departures, complies with the general intent of the design policies in the Official Plan; and - The additional parking on Parcels 2 and 3 are within the intent of the Official Plan. Residents adjacent to Parcel 3 will be buffered from the parking lot expansion by a 4.5 metre high noise wall. 2 PBD-2016-16 April 26, 2016 BACKGROUND Proposal 1712093 Ontario Ltd. and 2100422 Ontario Ltd. have requested a Zoning By-law amendment for three parcels: a 0.84 hectare (2.1 ac.) parcel of land known as 6455 Fallsview Boulevard (Parcel 1 as shown on the attached Schedule 1), a 0.4 hectare (1 ac.) parcel of land known as 6471 Stanley Avenue (Parcel 2) and a 3.95 hectare (9.8 ac.) parcel of land known as 5896 and 6046 Dunn Street (Parcel 3 shown on Schedule 2). The zoning amendment is requested to permit a 20 storey addition to the existing 10 storey portion of the Sheraton Four Points Hotel on Parcel 1, as well as to permit additional required parking to be provided off-site on Parcels 2 and 3. Schedules 3 to 6 show details of the proposed development. Parcel 1 is zoned site specific Tourist Commercial (TC-860), by By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 2009-75, which permits the existing 18 storey and 10 storey hotel towers. By-law No. 2009-75 also permits the majority of required parking to be provided off-site on Parcels 2 and 3. The applicant proposes Parcel 1 to be zoned a new site specific TC zone to recognize the existing development and permit the proposed 30 storey hotel tower. In addition, site specific provisions are requested to be added to the Tourist Commercial (TC-861) zoning of Parcel 2 and Parking (P-862) zoning of Parcel 3 to permit additional required parking for the new hotel tower to be provided on these parcels. Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses Parcel 1 (6455 Fallsview Boulevard) is occupied by the Sheraton Four Points Hotel complex, which includes dining facilities, attractions and places of entertainment, and a parking area along Stanley Avenue. This property is next to the Hilton Hotel to the north, the Fallsview Casino to the east, a restaurant and parking lot to the south and Parcel 2 to the west. Parcel 2 (6471 Stanley Avenue) is one of the two off-site parking lots serving the hotel. This property is surrounded by a parking lot to the north, Parcel 1 to the east, a motel to the south and a transformer station to the west. Parcel 3 (5896 and 6046 Dunn Street) is the larger of the two off-site parking lots serving the hotel and is enclosed by a noise wall. The property is surrounded by residential dwellings on the north, east and west sides, and by an extension of the parking lot and vacant lands to the south. Circulation Comments Information regarding the requested Zoning By-law amendment was circulated to City divisions, the Region, agencies and the public for comments. The following summarizes the comments received to date: • Regional Municipality of Niagara 3 PBD-2016-16 April 26, 2016 No objections from a Provincial or Regional perspective. • Municipal Works No objections to the rezoning. At the site plan stage the applicant will be required to submit a sewer analysis to demonstrate that there is sufficient sanitary capacity to support the proposal. • Transportation Services - No objections to the rezoning. The applicant's traffic study identified the need for a left turn lane from Dunn Street into the parking lot on Parcel 3. The design, construction and funding of the widening of Dunn Street to accommodate the new left turn lane is to be undertaken at the site plan stage. • Building Services, Legal Services, Fire Services, Transit — No objections to the rezoning. Neighbourhood Open House A neighbourhood open house was held on March 24, 2016. A neighbouring property owner to Parcel 3 attended. The neighbour did not object to the zoning change, but asked about the background to the parking lot and the nature of the proposed zoning by- law. The applicant and staff provided a history of the zoning approvals affecting this parking lot, and of the proposed zoning changes. The neighbour did not express any concerns. ANALYSIS 1. Official Plan Parcels 1 and 2 are designated Tourist Commercial in the City's Official Plan and within the Fallsview SubDistrict. These lands are intended to be developed with large scale accommodations and tourist facilities. Buildings up to 30 storeys in height are permitted subject to a set of design guidelines. The proposed addition is within this 30 storey limit. Compliance with the design criteria is discussed below. The continued use of Parcel 2 for parking does not conflict with its designation, however the Official Plan states that parking areas are to be screened from abutting streets by landscaping. As discussed later in this report, measures to screen this parking lot from the abutting street should remain. Parcel 3 is designated Residential with a Special Policy Area Designation permitting an off-site parking lot for a number of hotels. This parking lot is 4 PBD-2016-16 April 26, 2016 permitted to contain up to 1,360 parking spaces in the first phase of construction. The additional spaces proposed on this lot to accommodate parking for the hotel addition are within this 1,360 space cap. The Official Plan specifies a series of design criteria intended to ensure appropriate setbacks for high rise buildings and reduce their massing as they become taller, add distinct and interesting features to the skyline and enhance the pedestrian environment at street level. Council adopted the Tourism Policy Review Implementation Handbook, which sets out 7 principles to provide further direction on how the built form policies may be achieved. The proposed hotel satisfies the 7 principles as follows: - Positive Base Building Principle - The building currently meets the goal of providing a base interface between the towers and the street under this Principle, with the entire Fallsview Boulevard frontage and about half the Dixon Avenue frontage developed with active uses to engage pedestrians. The addition will not impact on this. - Public Realm at Grade Principle — This Principle's goal of providing an upgraded pedestrian environment is met as streetscaping is in place. - Skyview Principle — The goal of this Principle in maximizing sky, light and air transparency by building buildings with adequate spacing and mass is partially met. The new tower meets the required maximum floor plate sizes and tower length to width ratio above the 18th floor, and the tower is setback 6 metres from Fallsview Boulevard to assist in letting air and sun penetrate to the street. The departure from this Principle is discussed below. - Skyline Height Principle — The goal of this Principle in providing diversity of heights with a gradation down to Queen Victoria Park and residential neighbourhoods to the west, and interesting features to the skyline is met. The tower provides a roof feature to enhance the skyline and is located on a block with diverse building heights. Due to its siting away from Queen Victoria Park and residential areas, the required gradation in height is provided. - Views and Vistas Principle - This Principle's goal of enhancing or protecting visual connections to the Falls is met as the new tower will not affect existing views. - Positive Microclimate Principle — The goal of this principle in mitigating wind and shadow impacts at the pedestrian level is met. Mitigation of wind impacts will be achieved by the construction of a canopy along the Fallsview Boulevard frontage. In addition, there are no unacceptable shadowing impacts on surrounding streets. The abutting streets would have a minimum of 5 hours of sunlight from March 21 to September 21, as called for in the design guidelines. 5 PBD-2016-16 April 26, 2016 - Parking and Circulation Principle — Although the goal of this Principle in providing less intrusive parking solutions through on site structure parking is not met, the proposed increase in parking on these lots is in keeping with current Official Plan approvals. The policies also call for a gap of 25 metres to be provided between proposed towers and towers on abutting properties. The proposed addition continues the floorplate of the existing 10 storey tower and therefore maintains the 10 metre setback this tower currently has from the Hilton South Tower (2 metres from the north lot line). When the existing tower was proposed in 2009, Staff had recommended the separation distance be increased between the two buildings to 14 metres by reducing the size of the new tower, however this change was not approved. Staff note that although the tower does not provide the recommended setbacks from other hotel towers, there are architectural techniques employed, such as the angled wall, that reduce the perception of a wall of development. The site is well removed and not highly visible from Queen Victoria Park, where providing reduced setbacks between buildings would have the greatest visual impact. In addition, the existing 10 storey structure has a structural wall along its north side, and therefore it may be difficult to engineer a building addition with a greater setback above it. Although it does not meet the specific requirements, the addition meets the spirit of the design criteria. 2. Zoning By-law The current TC-860 zoning of Parcel 1 permits the existing 18 and 10 storey towers and permits the majority of the parking to be provided on Parcels 2 and 3. The following changes are recommended: - The proposed increase in height for the north tower on Parcel 1 from 31 metres (10 storeys) to 100 metres (30 storeys) will accommodate the addition proposed. - The requested increase in the amount of required parking for Parcel 1 that can be provided on Parcel 2, from 123 to 125, is minor in nature. - The requested increase in the amount of required parking for Parcel 1 that can be provided on Parcel 2, from 249 to 368, is within the 1,360 parking space limit set by the site specific zoning by-law covering the entire parking lot. The amending zoning by-law will continue to require the 12 metre setback from the townhouse development to the north of the subject lands. The 4.5 metre noise wall on the lands will need to be moved to enclose the expanded parking lot and buffer adjacent dwellings. 6 PBD-2016-16 April 26, 2016 Planning staff have concerns about the request to eliminate the requirement for a decorative wall or fence between the parking lot and the abutting streets on Parcels 1 and 2. The intent of this requirement is to provide a screen between the parking and abutting sidewalk, and to contribute to providing an attractive streetscape for tourists. Although decorative fences are shown on both parcels on the approved site plan, these have not been erected. This creates an issue for Parcel 1 (Sheraton Four Points property) where vehicles parking on the site encroach onto the sidewalks along Dixon Street and Stanley Avenue. It is recommended this requirement remain in the by-law to properly define the parking lot and contribute to an attractive streetscape and be secured through the site plan approval process. 3. Section 37 Agreement As a housekeeping measure, the Section 37 Agreement which applies to Parcel 1 will need to be amended to reflect the new development. No further contributions are required as the streetscape has already been improved and the necessary contributions collected. 4. Site Plan Control The 3 parcels are subject to a registered site plan agreement, permitting the existing hotel complex on Parcel 1 and permitting the off-site parking lots on Parcels 2 and 3. It will be necessary to amend this site plan agreement to permit the new 30 storey hotel tower on Parcel 1. In addition, the proposed parking lot expansion on Parcel 3 will require a site plan amendment. This amendment will address the proper paving, grading and storm drainage for the parking lot, the erection of a noise wall to buffer adjacent properties from the parking lot, and the construction of a left turn lane into the parking lot entrance as noted in the applicant's traffic study. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The construction of the 20 storey addition will provide additional tax assessment for the City. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The proposal does not impact on any of the Strategic Priorities. 7 PBD-2016-16 April 26, 2016 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Schedule 1 — Location Map Parcels 1 and 2 • Schedule 2 — Location Map Parcel 3 • Schedule 3 — Site Plan — Parcel 1 • Schedule 4 — Elevation — Parcel 1 • Schedule 5 — Site Plan — Parcel 2 • Schedule 6 — Site Plan — Parcel 3 1 /' � Recommended by: 61'606 1..�.xt‘ Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer A.Bryce:mb Attach. S:\PDR\2016\PBD-2016-16,AM-2010-003,6455 Fallsview,6471 Stanley and 5896 to 6046 Dunn,Zoning By-law Amendment.docx 8 PBD-2016-16 April 26, 2016 SCHEDULE 1 6455 FALLSVIEW BLVD & 6471 STANLEY AVE LOCATION MAP Subject Land mu MURRAY ST MURRAY ST 1:2753 N rn z r r 4r2 PARCEL 1 rn to TA 3 G rn DIXON ST OIXON ST .00111:1 -n PARCEL 2 r- ""7,9, Z DC � P- Amending the L: ng By-Iaw No. 79-200 •vnt7om m Location: 6.455 Fallsv ew Blvd and 64/1 Stanley Ave Applicant: 1712093 Ontario Ltd and 2100422 Ontario Ltd AM-2010-003 9 PBD-2016-16 April 26, 2016 SCHEDULE 2 5896-6046 DUNN STREET LOCATION MAP Subject Land 0 n --- 4,------ 1 < < 1 2353 DUNN— ST DUNN ST DUNN S.T .-. .... r e- 2 3"Z —4 , M 1 * C C \ < I PARCEL 3 1 , I 1 - DAumnnenSd Street geethte Zoning By-law No.79-200 Location: 5896-6046 ila-r‘h 2°16 Applicant: 1712093 Ont. Ltd. and 2100422 Ont. Ltd. 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I II II 04 4es a t Ia e po . • _ATai-T�- 11 slum ---,.._.— -' .1 '7_ _ - ___L::---_.-_-_..3— --- •mom_:' I mm— - -� — — —cy , t. :II_ f! ti ''''''"'T-.12:"..4..: -_.t i t,:t:f 12t, =- . t* f I A - p5,, 2 1 ; : .. — - PART y__ i = +-astn�. MCW ACO STrC Nati PBD-2016-22 NiagaraFalls April 26, 2016 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2016-22 Official Plan Amendment No. 117 Thundering Waters Secondary Plan Applicant: GR (CAN) Investments Ltd. Endorsement of Draft Secondary Plan Principles and Objectives RECOMMENDATION That Council support the future growth of the Thundering Waters (Paradise) area through the preparation of a Secondary Plan using the draft principles and objectives outlined in this report and with input received from the public and agencies. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City's Official Plan was amended (OPA # 81) by Council in 2008 to recognize the lands south of McLeod Road extending to Chippawa Parkway between Dorchester Road and Stanley Avenue as an area for future residential growth while protecting the natural heritage features. These lands were identified as Special Policy Area # 56 which requires that the area be developed based on the preparation of a Secondary Plan. GR (CAN) Investments Ltd. (GR (CAN)) is undertaking a secondary plan study of approximately 196 ha (484 ac) of land (see Location Map - Appendix I) where 115 ha (284 ac) will be developed for residential, commercial, institutional and employment uses. The remaining 81 ha (200 ac), or 42 % of the total area, are provincially significant wetlands which are to be protected through the Environmental Protection Area policies of the Official Plan. (Note: A portion of SP Area # 56 is currently being developed as the Oldfield Subdivision.) GR (CAN) has commenced a number of studies (environmental, transportation, servicing, land use) which will be used to formulate the Secondary Plan policies. These studies should be concluded in the near future. In addition, GR (CAN) has brought forward five (5) draft principles with objectives which will serve as the framework from which the secondary land use concepts and policies will be formulated. Council is to receive comments at the public meeting which will assist in the secondary plan preparation. The purpose of presenting the draft principles and objectives, at this time, is to inform City Council of the basis for the secondary plan, introduce a draft concept plan of land use layout and to receive public comments. Input from the public meeting will be referred to staff and the consultants to inform the study and secondary plan preparation. Adoption of this report does not constitute formal adoption under the Planning Act. PBD-2016-22 April 26, 2016 BACKGROUND Secondary Plan Process GR (CAN) Investments Ltd. (GR (CAN)) began consultation with City staff and others in 2015 on the Initiation process of developing a secondary plan for the area • Meet to discuss the project, referred to as Thundering Waters. The Secondary studies required, public Plan Area is composed of approximately 484 ha (see consultation program Location Map - Appendix 1). A portion of the lands were previously converted from Industrial to Residential in 2008 (Official Plan Amendment (OPA) Open House#1 (September 22, 2015) No. 81) with a portion of the lands designated as • Introduces public to the Environmental Protection Area (as further amended project, the process. by OPA No. 96). The lands are identified as Special • Receive initial public Policy Area # 56 which requires the preparation of a comments. Secondary Plan prior to development taking place. We are here Staff and agencies have met with GR (CAN), as is Preparation of background studies standard practice, initially to advise them of various • Hold Open House#2 (April 27, studies which are necessary to prepare a Secondary 2016) Plan. The dialogue with GR (CAN) and the • Receive public comments consultants has, and will continue the secondary planning process. At this point, GR (CAN) is in the latter stages of preparing the various reports, Finalization of studies and including: preparation of draft secondary plan • Hold Open House#3 • environmental impact study; • Receive public comments • transportation study; • servicing study; • land use compatibility; and Adoption and approval of • planning analysis report. secondary plan • Statutory public meeting Work is continuing following the Secondary Plan before Council process. • Should Council adopt the Plan, it is then sent to Niagara The Secondary Plan Process Region for approval • Subsequent to approval there is a 20-day appeal period Secondary Plans are a refinement to the Official Plan • If no appeals are received the and provide a detailed set of policies and schedules secondary plan comes into that guide and direct growth, establish design criteria effect and protect natural heritage. The Official Plan provides that secondary plans are to be adopted as amendments to the Official Plan. The Planning Act requires that amendments provide for at least one open house (or Public Information Centre - PIC) and one statutory public meeting prior to the adoption of the amendment. In the case of a secondary plan preparation there are numerous issues that have to be studied and addressed; accordingly, additional public and stakeholder consultation has been incorporated. The process, being followed, is outlined to above. I 1 PBD-2016-22 April 26, 2016 The first open house for the Thundering Waters Secondary Plan (TWSP) was held on September 22, 2015, to inform the public that a secondary plan was being contemplated and to receive input. A separate stakeholder meeting was held with the Stanley Avenue Business Park Association. The Second Open House is scheduled for April 27, 2016. Planning staff and the consultants will be in attendance to present a preliminary concept plan and draft principles and objectives. Public input will be sought to refine the land use layout and policy regime which will lead to the preparation of the draft secondary plan. Principles and Objectives GR (CAN) has brought forward a land use concept plan (see Appendix 2) which shows an overall development scheme for the entire area. The concept plan depicts arterial and collector road systems, including a possible bridge connection. Large areas of the plan are slated as Environmental Protection Area and Open Space (dark and light green colours). Residential areas are identified as both low and medium density (yellow and orange). A commercial centre (red colour) has been identified as well as employment lands (brown). This plan may be further refined through the consultation process. The concept plan together with five (5) draft principles (see Appendix 3) and corresponding objectives have been submitted by GR (CAN) to serve as the basis of the plan. The principles for the secondary plan are as follows: 1. Create a healthy, complete community. 2. Create a sustainable, resilient green community. 3. Create a dynamic residential community. 4. Development of a linked open space system and natural heritage system. 5. Create employment opportunities and support a vibrant local economy. Support for these draft principles will provide an opportunity to prepare secondary plan policies. The draft principles and objectives may also be further refined through the consultation process. Finalization of the background studies and draft secondary plan will then proceed to a final open house and a statutory meeting before City Council. Support of the principles and objectives does not constitute formal adoption under the Planning Act. Biodiversity Offsetting The attached plan represents a land use concept under current local, Regional and Provincial documents and legislation. Biodiversity offsetting of PSW's is currently not permitted by the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). However, at some point in the future, should the Province provide opportunities for biodiversity offsetting, the proponents could submit an application to amend the planning documents under the Planning Act to take advantage of any legislative change. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Support for the Secondary Plan and the principles and objectives appended to this report do not have financial/staffing/legal implications. I PBD-2016-22 April 26, 2016 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Support for the Secondary Plan principles and objectives is consistent with Council's strategic commitment to economic growth. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Appendix 1 — Location Map ➢ Appendix 2 — Preliminary Concept Plan ➢ Appendix 3 — Principles and Objectives Recommended by: / "6.- '' I, ' ., 1', Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development i Respectfully submitted: Ke Todd, Chief Administrative Officer J.Barnsley/A. Herlovitch Attach. S:\PDR\2016\PBD-2016-22, OPA#117-Endorsement of Principles and Objectives.docx PBD-2016-22 April 26, 2016 APPENDIX 1 Location Map Thundering Waters Secondary Plan Area vAufNT ST Q-� Q 3 O • •. • t• • MOP°CC I Q rn N CFIIPPAWA PKWY 1.NTS Welland Rjver AM 28/2006 PBD-2016-22 April 26, 2016 APPENDIX 2 1 C 27 _ 0_ rD C C U ' 0.% ,Z) .?. t i e (c5 CU A s ra l2 P. n3 •'r- - Zw s ',i ; .- 0_ 1- . 4. .4. 4 ; ; 7 ,4` ..4 ' ' — _ it ; 4– T4 6' 1 ; '-' . ms. 111111 ! 1, . • ' l 0 . - im mi j c 1 4 • silsi s 1 1 . tafl:', J*40.1 at3,11 \, ,\ \ .. ., . 0.' • . '4.---------------- , N.,..-„,,,,, • ,i-s. .., -,..„ 4..,.. ...... ,,,..„1 , . .. . . ._„.. ' \ . a ..? _ ......, • , , 8 A ' .-a , t , PBD-2016-22 April 26, 2016 APPENDIX 3 Thundering Waters Secondary Plan DRAFT Principles and Objectives The following principles and objectives are to be achieved in the Thundering Waters Secondary Plan Area. 1. Principle—Create a Healthy,Complete Community The Secondary Plan is designed to create a safe, liveable, attractive, healthy and multicultural community, which will provide living, working, learning, recreational and community services opportunities. This complete community will be based on a balanced environment with linkages to the natural features that encourage healthy, active living and create a strong sense of community. Objectives (a) to create a vibrant, memorable community core which is focused on lively streets that provide local residents and tourists with a multicultural setting and which acts as the focal point and draw for the community; (b) to create an interconnected street system that is transit-supportive, comfortable and engaging for pedestrians and efficiently transports people and goods; (c) to provide for a range of residential, commercial, employment, institutional, community and retirement facilities and uses that meets the daily and weekly needs of residents and employees; (d) to create an interwoven system of parks, greenways, trails and open space linkages throughout the community that encourages active transportation and a healthy lifestyle and facilitates connections to nearby recreational opportunities; (e) to integrate into the existing context and protect and minimize conflicts with adjacent industrial uses by mitigating any potential environmental air quality, noise and vibration effects. 2. Principle—Create a Sustainable,Resilient,Green Community Approximately 42 percent of the Secondary Plan Area will be protected for natural heritage features which provide the basis for a healthy and "green" community that is developed in harmony with the environment. The community will draw inspiration from water both externally through visual connections to the Welland River and Canal and internally through the water features. The community will embrace the outdoors and will be focused on"green"design and building strategies. 1 PBD-2016-22 April 26, 2016 Objectives (a) to sustain and enhance the natural environment through protection of key wetlands features and associated buffers and promote opportunities for functional linkages of protected areas using a combination of natural corridors and green space and special features which are incorporated into the built form; (b) to maintain and improve the hydrological function of the protected wetlands; (c) to provide for views to natural areas, parks and open spaces as well as to the Welland River and Canal where possible in order to assist in the creation of a unique sense of place; (d) to provide contemporary municipal services(water,wastewater and storm)which satisfies the requirements of the regulatory bodies, and to encourage the use of storm water management best management practices,where appropriate,which mimic the natural hydrology of the area and protect water quality; (e) to promote travel by more sustainable and less environmentally harmful modes of transportation,such as walking and cycling; (f) to preserve existing mature trees located outside of the environmental protection areas where possible and to integrate them into the built environment;and (g) to encourage environmentally sustainable development, construction and servicing standards which consider climate change resiliency. 3. Principle-Create a Dynamic Residential Community To develop a dynamic residential community with its own special character that integrates with the established character of the Niagara Falls urban area and ensures land use compatibility with surrounding areas, while providing for a diverse range of housing types and densities that caters to people in all stages of their lifecycle and allows for a range of affordability levels_ Objectives (a) to ensure that the residential built form contains a range of low to high rise buildings in the Secondary Plan Area and ensures an appropriate transition between housing types; (b) to meet the needs of residents of all ages including children, students, adults, and seniors,and ensure that development is accessible to all abilities; (c) to provide a range of affordability, consistent with targets established by Regional Niagara;and Z PBD-2016-22 April 26, 2016 (d) to develop neighbourhoods that each have a "sense of place" created by the design of the development, including the pedestrian orientation of the buildings and streetscapes, and the provision of parks and greenways which are designed to facilitate interaction_ 4. Principle - Development of a Linked Open Space System and Natural Heritage System A linked open space,greenways, Environmental Protection, and parkland system,which collectively forms the basis of the natural heritage system (NHS), is a central feature of the community. The road pattern is designed to provide accessibility to the natural heritage and open space system both physically and visually. Parks and greenways are also used as central "meeting places" for neighbourhoods and sub-neighbourhoods to increase the quality of life for residents. Objectives (a) to integrate parkland and key community features with the greenways and open space system; (b) to provide connected public open spaces throughout the community to enhance connectivity as well as provide view corridors; (c) to integrate the Con Rail drain into the design of the community as a receiver of treated drainage as a component of the storm water management systems and an aesthetic enhancement to the community;and (d) to ensure that development protects significant natural heritage features by providing appropriate separation distances and buffers; 5. Principle-Create Employment Opportunities and support a Vibrant Local Economy Creating a variety of employment opportunities in the Secondary Plan Area in order to provide opportunities for employment close to home will be essential to the development of a complete community. Objectives (a) to retain the existing employment designations on Dorchester Road, recognize existing industry on Oldfield Road and create new employment opportunities through the creation of an office business area adjacent to the Stanley Avenue Business Park; (b) to create a new community core located on Dorchester Road which provides for a variety of commercial, entertainment, health care and tourist facilities and to create new institutional facilities all of which provide a variety of employment opportunities; 3 PBD-2016-22 April 26, 2016 (c) to achieve high quality urban design on employment and commercial lands;and (d) to provide an efficient,integrated transportation network that enables connectivity between employment and residential areas, maintains linkages to the greater community, accommodates the long term travel needs of the area and supports the use of all modes of transportation (including walking, cycling and public transit). 4 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2016 - A by-law to hereby authorize the execution of an amending agreement related to a Contribution Agreement, under the Cenotaph Restoration Program, between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Veteran Affairs and the City of Niagara Falls. WHEREAS Niagara Falls City Council approved By-law 2014-170, which authorized execution of a Contribution Agreement, under the Cenotaph Restoration Program, between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Veteran Affairs and the City of Niagara Falls; and WHEREAS this amending agreement extends the deadline of the project, a year, to March 31, 2017. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. An amending agreement, in the form attached hereto, for the restoration of the Krupp M-16, made between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Veteran Affairs and the City of Niagara Falls, is hereby approved and authorized. 2. The Clerk is hereby authorized to execute the said Agreement and all other documents that may be required for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this by- law. 3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver such documents. 4. By-law 2015-39 is hereby repealed. Passed this twenty-sixth day of April, 2016. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: April 26, 2016. Second Reading: April 26, 2016. Third Reading: April 26, 2016. AMENDMENT Both parties agree to amend and add the following terms and conditions to the Partnership Contribution Agreement,signed December 22,2014,and any subsequent amendments to defray part of the costs associated with restoring the Krupp M-16. BETWEEN HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA as represented by the Minister of Veterans Affairs (the"Minister") AND the CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS as represented by the City Clerk (the"Recipient ) Clause 2.2.1 of the Agreement wilt be replaced by the following: 2.2.1 $15,400(fifteen thousand and four hundred dollars)in the federal fiscal year 2016-2017 (commencing April 1,2016 and ending March 31,2017) ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME All other clauses contained in the Partnership Contribution Agreement remain unchanged,and in the event of any inconsistencies,the provisions of the current Amendment take precedence over those of the original Partnership Contribution Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF having read the Amendment to the Contribution Agreement, the parties have signed: For the CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS as represented by the City Clerk at this day of 2016. Per: Dean lorfida Witness For HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA as represented by the Minister of Veterans Affairs at .this day of . 2016. Per Bernard J. Butler.Assistant Deputy Minister Strategic Police and Commemoration Veterans Affairs Canada Witness CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2016- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to allow a four unit dwelling on the Lands and to repeal By-law No. 2004-132 (AM-2016-001). THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Lands that are the subject of and affected by the provisions of this by-law are described in Schedule 1 of this by-law and shall be referred to in this by-law as the "Lands". Schedule 1 is a part of this by-law. 2. The purpose of this by-law is to amend the provisions of By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by that by-law. In the case of any conflict between a specific provision of this by-law and any existing provision of By-law No. 79-200, the provisions of this by-law are to prevail. 3. Notwithstanding any provision of By-law No. 79-200 to the contrary, the following uses and regulations shall be the permitted uses and regulations governing the permitted uses on and of the Lands. 4. The permitted uses shall be the uses permitted in a R5B zone. 5. The regulations governing the permitted uses shall be: (a) Minimum lot area 130 square metres for each dwelling unit (b) Minimum lot frontage 17 metres (c) Minimum rear yard depth 7.5 metres (d) Minimum interior side yard width (i) from the westerly lot line 1.8 metres (ii) from the easterly lot line 3.0 metres (e) Maximum projection of a balcony into the 1.9 metres required rear yard (f) The balance of regulations specified for a R5B use 6. All other applicable regulations set out in By-law No. 79-200 shall continue to apply to govern the permitted uses on the Lands, with all necessary changes in detail. 7. No person shall use the Lands for a use that is not a permitted use. 2 8. No person shall use the Lands in a manner that is contrary to the regulations. 9. The provisions of this by-law shall be shown on Sheet C5 of Schedule "A" of By-law No. 79-200 by redesignating the Lands from R3 and numbered 669 to R5B and numbered 1020. 10. Section 19 of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by deleting subsection 19.1.669 and adding thereto: 19.1.1020 Refer to By-law No. 2016- 11. By-law No. 2004-132 is repealed. Passed this twenty-sixth day of April, 2016. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: April 26, 2016 Second Reading: April 26, 2016 Third Reading: April 26, 2016 S:\ZON I NGW MS\2016\By-laws\Byam001.docx SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW No. 2016- Subject Land % VILLAGE CR 0 Z 0 X 17.06 m ceRSB E 03 CO m '1020M 17.06 m MCLEOD RD Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 N Description: Pt Twp Lt 173 Stamford As In R0644399; Niagara Falls S Applicant: Elaine Asare 1:NTS Assessment #: 272508000313900 AM-2016-001 K:\GIS_Requests\2016\Schedule\Zontng\01\Zoning.map March 2016 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2016 - A by-law to authorize the payment of$38,349,608.91 for General Purposes. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the attached list of disbursements for the period of from March 3, 2016 to April 6, 2016. Passed this twenty-sixth day of April, 2016. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2016 - A by-law to amend By-law No. 72-211, as amended by By-law No. 81-65 and further amended by By-law No. 91-10, being a by-law respecting fires. WHEREAS section 2.4.4.4.(1) of the Fire Code, Ontario Regulation 213/07, prohibits open air burning unless approved, or unless such burning consists of a small, confined fire, supervised at all times, and used to cook food on a grill, spit or barbeque; AND WHEREAS Section 128 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that a Municipality may prohibit and regulate with respect to public nuisances, including matters that, in the opinion of Council, are, or could become or cause, a public nuisance; AND WHEREAS Section 425(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, permits Council to pass by-laws providing that any person who contravenes any by-law of the Municipality is guilty of an offence; AND WHEREAS Council considers excessive smoke or odour from open air burning as having the potential to cause public nuisance by creating negative health effects on neighbouring residents, increasing fire hazards and infringing on the enjoyment of the use of neighbouring properties; AND WHEREAS Section 7.1(4) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4, as amended, provides that a Municipality may appoint an officer to enter upon land and into structures, at any reasonable time, to inspect the land and structures to determine whether by-laws enacted in accordance with this section are being complied with; AND WHEREAS Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that despite any Act, a Municipality and a local board may impose fees or charges on any person for services or activities provided or done by, or on behalf of it, or for costs payable by it, for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other Municipality or local board; AND WHEREAS Section 446(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that if a Municipality has the authority by any Act, or under a by-law, to direct or require a person to do a matter or thing, the Municipality may also provide that, in default of it being done by the person directed or required to do it, the matter or thing shall be done at the person's expense and Section 446(3) provides that the Municipality may recover the costs of doing a matter or thing from the person required to do it by action or by adding the costs to the tax roll and collecting them in the same manner as property taxes; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls is desirous of enacting a by-law to regulate the setting and maintaining of open air burning and reducing the public nuisance arising from such fires; 2 THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. By-law No. 72-211 is amended by adding the following section: "13. (1) For the purposes of this section fire means any outdoor burning, irrespective of the source of fuel or the use of an appliance. (2) The Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls declares emissions from fires that unreasonably interfere with the enjoyment of property to be a public nuisance pursuant to Section 128 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25. (3) Notwithstanding any provision of this by-law or any permission granted by the Fire Chief or his designate, any fire which is causing a public nuisance is not permitted. (4) The Fire Chief or his designate may order a fire that is causing a public nuisance to be extinguished immediately, or within such time as the Fire Chief or his designate specifies in the order. (5) In addition to the power sets out in section 13(4) above, the Fire Chief or his designate may order the persons in charge of a fire causing a public nuisance to take steps to eliminate the public nuisance being caused by the fire. (6) In the event that the persons in charge of the fire decline or refuse to obey an order made or issued pursuant to sections 13(4) or (5) above, the Fire Chief or his designate may extinguish the fire. (7) In any case in which an order made or issued pursuant to sections 13(4) or (5) above is not obeyed, or the Fire Department is required to attend at the same property to attend to a public nuisance caused by a fire more than one time in any 12 month period, the cost of the attendance by the Fire Department at the property where the fire causing the public nuisance is located, may be added to the assessment roll entry for that property and collected in the same manner as municipal taxes. (8) A person is guilty of an offence if that person fails to obey an order issued pursuant to sections 13(4) or (5) above." Passed this twenty-sixth day of April, 2016. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: April 26, 2016 Second Reading: April 26, 2016 Third Reading: April 26, 2016 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2016 - A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 26th day of April, 2016. WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient that the actions and proceedings of Council as herein set forth be adopted, ratified and confirmed by by-law. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 26th day of April, 2016 including all motions, resolutions and other actions taken by the Council at its said meeting, are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if they were expressly embodied in this by-law, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other authority is by law required or any action required by law to be taken by resolution. 2. Where no individual by-law has been or is passed with respect to the taking of any action authorized in or with respect to the exercise of any powers by the Council, then this by-law shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by-law required for approving, authorizing and taking of any action authorized therein or thereby, or required for the exercise of any powers thereon by the Council. 3. The Mayor and the proper officers of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said actions of the Council or to obtain approvals where required, and, except where otherwise provided, the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents arising therefrom and necessary on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and to affix thereto the corporate seal of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. Passed this twenty-sixth day of April, 2016. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: April 26, 2016 Second Reading: April 26, 2016 Third Reading: April 26, 2016